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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.10, 753.45 and 310.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.10, 753.45 and 310.04 is: 427.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.10 : 753.45 = 310.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.10/753.45 = 310.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.10x = 753.45 × 310.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.10x = 233,599.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,599.28/546.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.76

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