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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.08, 753.68 and 310.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.08, 753.68 and 310.04 is: 427.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.08 : 753.68 = 310.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.08/753.68 = 310.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.08x = 753.68 × 310.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.08x = 233,665.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,665.63/546.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.90

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