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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.72, 754.55 and 360.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.72, 754.55 and 360.48 is: 497.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.72 : 754.55 = 360.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.72/754.55 = 360.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.72x = 754.55 × 360.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.72x = 272,000.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,000.18/546.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.51

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