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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.56, 753.06 and 371.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.56, 753.06 and 371.60 is: 512.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.56 : 753.06 = 371.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.56/753.06 = 371.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.56x = 753.06 × 371.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.56x = 279,837.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,837.10/546.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.00

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