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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.08, 753.17 and 380.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.08, 753.17 and 380.09 is: 524.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.08 : 753.17 = 380.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.08/753.17 = 380.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.08x = 753.17 × 380.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.08x = 286,272.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,272.37/546.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.24

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