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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.86, 754.98 and 360.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.86, 754.98 and 360.30 is: 497.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.86 : 754.98 = 360.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.86/754.98 = 360.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.86x = 754.98 × 360.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.86x = 272,019.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,019.29/546.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.42

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