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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.68, 754.62 and 400.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.68, 754.62 and 400.07 is: 552.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.68 : 754.62 = 400.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.68/754.62 = 400.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.68x = 754.62 × 400.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.68x = 301,900.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,900.82/546.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.24

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