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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.30, 754.17 and 360.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.30, 754.17 and 360.06 is: 497.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.30 : 754.17 = 360.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.30/754.17 = 360.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.30x = 754.17 × 360.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.30x = 271,546.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,546.45/546.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.06

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