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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.04, 753.55 and 309.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.04, 753.55 and 309.98 is: 427.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.04 : 753.55 = 309.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.04/753.55 = 309.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.04x = 753.55 × 309.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.04x = 233,582.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,582.08/546.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.78

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