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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.87, 754.89 and 372.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.87, 754.89 and 372.33 is: 513.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.87 : 754.89 = 372.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.87/754.89 = 372.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.87x = 754.89 × 372.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.87x = 281,068.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,068.19/546.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.96

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