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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.09, 753.69 and 313.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.09, 753.69 and 313.21 is: 432.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.09 : 753.69 = 313.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.09/753.69 = 313.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.09x = 753.69 × 313.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.09x = 236,063.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,063.24/546.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.28

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