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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.82, 754.74 and 380.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.82, 754.74 and 380.97 is: 525.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.82 : 754.74 = 380.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.82/754.74 = 380.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.82x = 754.74 × 380.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.82x = 287,533.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,533.30/546.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.83

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