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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.16, 754.08 and 421.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.16, 754.08 and 421.60 is: 582.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.16 : 754.08 = 421.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.16/754.08 = 421.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.16x = 754.08 × 421.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.16x = 317,920.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,920.13/546.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.10

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