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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.12, 753.56 and 359.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.12, 753.56 and 359.68 is: 496.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.12 : 753.56 = 359.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.12/753.56 = 359.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.12x = 753.56 × 359.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.12x = 271,040.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,040.46/546.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.30

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