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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.96, 754.54 and 360.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.96, 754.54 and 360.46 is: 497.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.96 : 754.54 = 360.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.96/754.54 = 360.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.96x = 754.54 × 360.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.96x = 271,981.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,981.49/546.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.26

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