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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.16, 753.76 and 336.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.16, 753.76 and 336.40 is: 464.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.16 : 753.76 = 336.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.16/753.76 = 336.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.16x = 753.76 × 336.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.16x = 253,564.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,564.86/546.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.27

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