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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.14, 753.68 and 310.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.14, 753.68 and 310.10 is: 427.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.14 : 753.68 = 310.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.14/753.68 = 310.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.14x = 753.68 × 310.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.14x = 233,716.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,716.17/546.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.94

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