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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.52, 754.02 and 380.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.52, 754.02 and 380.37 is: 524.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.52 : 754.02 = 380.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.52/754.02 = 380.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.52x = 754.02 × 380.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.52x = 286,806.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,806.59/546.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.79

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