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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.24, 753.84 and 313.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.24, 753.84 and 313.40 is: 432.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.24 : 753.84 = 313.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.24/753.84 = 313.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.24x = 753.84 × 313.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.24x = 236,253.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,253.46/546.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.51

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