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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.25, 753.84 and 313.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.25, 753.84 and 313.36 is: 432.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.25 : 753.84 = 313.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.25/753.84 = 313.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.25x = 753.84 × 313.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.25x = 236,223.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,223.30/546.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.45

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