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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.56, 753.82 and 381.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.56, 753.82 and 381.03 is: 525.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.56 : 753.82 = 381.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.56/753.82 = 381.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.56x = 753.82 × 381.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.56x = 287,228.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,228.03/546.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.52

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