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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.04, 754.08 and 371.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.04, 754.08 and 371.50 is: 513.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.04 : 754.08 = 371.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.04/754.08 = 371.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.04x = 754.08 × 371.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.04x = 280,140.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,140.72/546.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.04

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