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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.68, 754.23 and 380.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.68, 754.23 and 380.83 is: 525.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.68 : 754.23 = 380.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.68/754.23 = 380.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.68x = 754.23 × 380.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.68x = 287,236.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,236.12/546.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.42

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