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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.30, 753.66 and 371.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.30, 753.66 and 371.61 is: 512.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.30 : 753.66 = 371.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.30/753.66 = 371.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.30x = 753.66 × 371.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.30x = 280,067.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,067.59/546.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.66

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