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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.84, 753.42 and 380.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.84, 753.42 and 380.76 is: 524.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.84 : 753.42 = 380.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.84/753.42 = 380.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.84x = 753.42 × 380.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.84x = 286,872.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,872.20/546.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.60

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