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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546, 753.48 and 313.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546, 753.48 and 313.20 is: 432.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546 : 753.48 = 313.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546/753.48 = 313.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546x = 753.48 × 313.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546x = 235,989.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,989.94/546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.22

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