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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.47, 754.29 and 360.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.47, 754.29 and 360.11 is: 497.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.47 : 754.29 = 360.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.47/754.29 = 360.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.47x = 754.29 × 360.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.47x = 271,627.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,627.37/546.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.06

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