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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.11, 753.68 and 310.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.11, 753.68 and 310.08 is: 427.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.11 : 753.68 = 310.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.11/753.68 = 310.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.11x = 753.68 × 310.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.11x = 233,702.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,702.98/546.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.94

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