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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546, 753.52 and 339.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546, 753.52 and 339.04 is: 467.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546 : 753.52 = 339.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546/753.52 = 339.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546x = 753.52 × 339.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546x = 255,473.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,473.42/546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.90

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