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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.37, 754.22 and 371.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.37, 754.22 and 371.82 is: 513.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.37 : 754.22 = 371.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.37/754.22 = 371.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.37x = 754.22 × 371.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.37x = 280,434.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,434.08/546.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.27

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