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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.20, 753.70 and 310.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.20, 753.70 and 310.16 is: 427.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.20 : 753.70 = 310.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.20/753.70 = 310.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.20x = 753.70 × 310.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.20x = 233,767.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,767.59/546.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.99

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