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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546, 753.52 and 362.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546, 753.52 and 362.32 is: 500.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546 : 753.52 = 362.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546/753.52 = 362.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546x = 753.52 × 362.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546x = 273,015.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,015.37/546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.03

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