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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.24, 755.52 and 507.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.24, 755.52 and 507.84 is: 702.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.24 : 755.52 = 507.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.24/755.52 = 507.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.24x = 755.52 × 507.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.24x = 383,683.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,683.28/546.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.41

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