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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.24, 753.60 and 371.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.24, 753.60 and 371.84 is: 513.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.24 : 753.60 = 371.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.24/753.60 = 371.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.24x = 753.60 × 371.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.24x = 280,218.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,218.62/546.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.00

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