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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.26, 754.12 and 370.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.26, 754.12 and 370.15 is: 511.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.26 : 754.12 = 370.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.26/754.12 = 370.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.26x = 754.12 × 370.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.26x = 279,138.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,138.24/546.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.00

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