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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.32, 753.36 and 380.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.32, 753.36 and 380.45 is: 524.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.32 : 753.36 = 380.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.32/753.36 = 380.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.32x = 753.36 × 380.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.32x = 286,615.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,615.81/546.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.63

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