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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.52, 753.96 and 369.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.52, 753.96 and 369.42 is: 509.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.52 : 753.96 = 369.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.52/753.96 = 369.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.52x = 753.96 × 369.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.52x = 278,528.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,528.83/546.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.64

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