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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.13, 753.74 and 313.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.13, 753.74 and 313.26 is: 432.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.13 : 753.74 = 313.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.13/753.74 = 313.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.13x = 753.74 × 313.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.13x = 236,116.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,116.59/546.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.35

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