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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.99, 819.94 and 272.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.99, 819.94 and 272.67 is: 408.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.99 : 819.94 = 272.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.99/819.94 = 272.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.99x = 819.94 × 272.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.99x = 223,573.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,573.04/546.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.73

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