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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.21, 753.94 and 357.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.21, 753.94 and 357.19 is: 493.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.21 : 753.94 = 357.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.21/753.94 = 357.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.21x = 753.94 × 357.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.21x = 269,297.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,297.05/546.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.03

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