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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.50, 753.98 and 360.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.50, 753.98 and 360.07 is: 496.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.50 : 753.98 = 360.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.50/753.98 = 360.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.50x = 753.98 × 360.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.50x = 271,481.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,481.89/546.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.76

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