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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.18, 754.07 and 380.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.18, 754.07 and 380.34 is: 525.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.18 : 754.07 = 380.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.18/754.07 = 380.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.18x = 754.07 × 380.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.18x = 286,802.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,802.98/546.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.11

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