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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.01, 753.74 and 359.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.01, 753.74 and 359.51 is: 496.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.01 : 753.74 = 359.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.01/753.74 = 359.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.01x = 753.74 × 359.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.01x = 270,972.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,972.85/546.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.28

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