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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.28, 753.60 and 380.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.28, 753.60 and 380.64 is: 525.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.28 : 753.60 = 380.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.28/753.60 = 380.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.28x = 753.60 × 380.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.28x = 286,850.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,850.30/546.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.10

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