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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.26, 753.95 and 336.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.26, 753.95 and 336.60 is: 464.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.26 : 753.95 = 336.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.26/753.95 = 336.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.26x = 753.95 × 336.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.26x = 253,777.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,777.89/546.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.58

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