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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546, 754.12 and 361.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546, 754.12 and 361.68 is: 499.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546 : 754.12 = 361.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546/754.12 = 361.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546x = 754.12 × 361.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546x = 272,750.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,750.12/546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.54

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