Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.24, 753.49 and 380.16
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 546.24, 753.49 and 380.16 is: 524.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
546.24 : 753.49 = 380.16 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
546.24/753.49 = 380.16/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
546.24x = 753.49 × 380.16 - Step 4: Simplify right side
546.24x = 286,448.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 286,448.29/546.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 524.40
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