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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.16, 753.68 and 310.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.16, 753.68 and 310.12 is: 427.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.16 : 753.68 = 310.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.16/753.68 = 310.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.16x = 753.68 × 310.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.16x = 233,731.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,731.24/546.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.95

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