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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.38, 754.11 and 369.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.38, 754.11 and 369.70 is: 510.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.38 : 754.11 = 369.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.38/754.11 = 369.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.38x = 754.11 × 369.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.38x = 278,792.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,792.58/546.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.26

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