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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.19, 754.02 and 370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.19, 754.02 and 370.08 is: 510.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.19 : 754.02 = 370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.19/754.02 = 370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.19x = 754.02 × 370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.19x = 279,049.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,049.30/546.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.90

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