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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.12, 753.27 and 380.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.12, 753.27 and 380.10 is: 524.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.12 : 753.27 = 380.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.12/753.27 = 380.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.12x = 753.27 × 380.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.12x = 286,317.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,317.93/546.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.28

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