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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.08, 753.36 and 338.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.08, 753.36 and 338.72 is: 467.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.08 : 753.36 = 338.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.08/753.36 = 338.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.08x = 753.36 × 338.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.08x = 255,178.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,178.10/546.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.29

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