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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.32, 753.78 and 371.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.32, 753.78 and 371.72 is: 512.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.32 : 753.78 = 371.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.32/753.78 = 371.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.32x = 753.78 × 371.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.32x = 280,195.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,195.10/546.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.88

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