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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.13, 753.63 and 310.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.13, 753.63 and 310.07 is: 427.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.13 : 753.63 = 310.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.13/753.63 = 310.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.13x = 753.63 × 310.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.13x = 233,675.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,675.75/546.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.88

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