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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.23, 753.78 and 313.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.23, 753.78 and 313.37 is: 432.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.23 : 753.78 = 313.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.23/753.78 = 313.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.23x = 753.78 × 313.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.23x = 236,212.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,212.04/546.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.44

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