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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.24, 753.96 and 313.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.24, 753.96 and 313.52 is: 432.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.24 : 753.96 = 313.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.24/753.96 = 313.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.24x = 753.96 × 313.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.24x = 236,381.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,381.54/546.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.74

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