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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.10, 753.10 and 359.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.10, 753.10 and 359.54 is: 495.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.10 : 753.10 = 359.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.10/753.10 = 359.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.10x = 753.10 × 359.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.10x = 270,769.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,769.57/546.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.82

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