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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.96, 819.96 and 272.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.96, 819.96 and 272.91 is: 409.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.96 : 819.96 = 272.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.96/819.96 = 272.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.96x = 819.96 × 272.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.96x = 223,775.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,775.28/546.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.13

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