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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.67, 754.65 and 360.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.67, 754.65 and 360.16 is: 497.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.67 : 754.65 = 360.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.67/754.65 = 360.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.67x = 754.65 × 360.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.67x = 271,794.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,794.74/546.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.18

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