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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.07, 753.62 and 313.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.07, 753.62 and 313.19 is: 432.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.07 : 753.62 = 313.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.07/753.62 = 313.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.07x = 753.62 × 313.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.07x = 236,026.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,026.25/546.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.23

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