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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.22, 753.78 and 313.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.22, 753.78 and 313.35 is: 432.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.22 : 753.78 = 313.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.22/753.78 = 313.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.22x = 753.78 × 313.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.22x = 236,196.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,196.96/546.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.42

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