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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.82, 754.24 and 381.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.82, 754.24 and 381.08 is: 525.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.82 : 754.24 = 381.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.82/754.24 = 381.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.82x = 754.24 × 381.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.82x = 287,425.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,425.78/546.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.63

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