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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.08, 754.18 and 371.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.08, 754.18 and 371.12 is: 512.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.08 : 754.18 = 371.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.08/754.18 = 371.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.08x = 754.18 × 371.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.08x = 279,891.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,891.28/546.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.55

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