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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.40, 754.23 and 366.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.40, 754.23 and 366.99 is: 506.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.40 : 754.23 = 366.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.40/754.23 = 366.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.40x = 754.23 × 366.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.40x = 276,794.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,794.87/546.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.58

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