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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.39, 752.18 and 507.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.39, 752.18 and 507.15 is: 698.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.39 : 752.18 = 507.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.39/752.18 = 507.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.39x = 752.18 × 507.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.39x = 381,465.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,465.55/546.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.16

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