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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.30, 753.84 and 359.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.30, 753.84 and 359.42 is: 495.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.30 : 753.84 = 359.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.30/753.84 = 359.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.30x = 753.84 × 359.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.30x = 270,941.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,941.40/546.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.96

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