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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.25, 754.45 and 371.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.25, 754.45 and 371.29 is: 512.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.25 : 754.45 = 371.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.25/754.45 = 371.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.25x = 754.45 × 371.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.25x = 280,119.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,119.74/546.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.81

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