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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.17, 753.66 and 310.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.17, 753.66 and 310.12 is: 427.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.17 : 753.66 = 310.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.17/753.66 = 310.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.17x = 753.66 × 310.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.17x = 233,725.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,725.04/546.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.93

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