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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.01, 753.67 and 371.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.01, 753.67 and 371.46 is: 512.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.01 : 753.67 = 371.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.01/753.67 = 371.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.01x = 753.67 × 371.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.01x = 279,955.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,955.22/546.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.73

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