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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.06, 753.18 and 346.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.06, 753.18 and 346.62 is: 478.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.06 : 753.18 = 346.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.06/753.18 = 346.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.06x = 753.18 × 346.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.06x = 261,067.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,067.25/546.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.09

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