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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.09, 753.50 and 322.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.09, 753.50 and 322.04 is: 444.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.09 : 753.50 = 322.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.09/753.50 = 322.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.09x = 753.50 × 322.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.09x = 242,657.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,657.14/546.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.35

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