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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.75, 753.81 and 359.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.75, 753.81 and 359.91 is: 496.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.75 : 753.81 = 359.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.75/753.81 = 359.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.75x = 753.81 × 359.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.75x = 271,303.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,303.76/546.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.21

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