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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.01, 753.24 and 313

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.01, 753.24 and 313 is: 431.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.01 : 753.24 = 313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.01/753.24 = 313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.01x = 753.24 × 313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.01x = 235,764.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,764.12/546.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.79

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