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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.13, 753.60 and 371.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.13, 753.60 and 371.44 is: 512.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.13 : 753.60 = 371.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.13/753.60 = 371.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.13x = 753.60 × 371.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.13x = 279,917.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,917.18/546.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.55

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