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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.21, 754.01 and 380.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.21, 754.01 and 380.36 is: 525.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.21 : 754.01 = 380.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.21/754.01 = 380.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.21x = 754.01 × 380.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.21x = 286,795.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,795.24/546.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.06

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