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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.38, 754.62 and 371.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.38, 754.62 and 371.42 is: 512.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.38 : 754.62 = 371.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.38/754.62 = 371.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.38x = 754.62 × 371.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.38x = 280,277.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,277.19/546.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.98

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