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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.03, 753.48 and 310.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.03, 753.48 and 310.01 is: 427.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.03 : 753.48 = 310.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.03/753.48 = 310.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.03x = 753.48 × 310.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.03x = 233,582.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,582.57/546.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.78

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