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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.22, 753.77 and 310.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.22, 753.77 and 310.21 is: 428.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.22 : 753.77 = 310.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.22/753.77 = 310.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.22x = 753.77 × 310.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.22x = 233,825.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,825.88/546.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.08

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