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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.21, 753.78 and 310.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.21, 753.78 and 310.20 is: 428.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.21 : 753.78 = 310.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.21/753.78 = 310.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.21x = 753.78 × 310.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.21x = 233,822.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,822.56/546.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.08

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