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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.19, 753.75 and 313.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.19, 753.75 and 313.31 is: 432.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.19 : 753.75 = 313.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.19/753.75 = 313.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.19x = 753.75 × 313.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.19x = 236,159.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,159.30/546.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.38

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