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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.06, 753.60 and 406.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.06, 753.60 and 406.34 is: 560.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.06 : 753.60 = 406.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.06/753.60 = 406.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.06x = 753.60 × 406.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.06x = 306,217.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,217.82/546.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.78

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