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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.13, 753.55 and 380.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.13, 753.55 and 380.28 is: 524.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.13 : 753.55 = 380.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.13/753.55 = 380.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.13x = 753.55 × 380.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.13x = 286,559.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,559.77/546.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.71

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