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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.06, 753.50 and 313.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.06, 753.50 and 313.16 is: 432.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.06 : 753.50 = 313.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.06/753.50 = 313.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.06x = 753.50 × 313.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.06x = 235,966.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,966.06/546.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.12

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