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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.63, 754.25 and 380.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.63, 754.25 and 380.78 is: 525.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.63 : 754.25 = 380.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.63/754.25 = 380.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.63x = 754.25 × 380.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.63x = 287,201.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,201.41/546.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.41

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