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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.29, 753.98 and 310.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.29, 753.98 and 310.26 is: 428.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.29 : 753.98 = 310.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.29/753.98 = 310.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.29x = 753.98 × 310.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.29x = 233,928.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,928.28/546.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.22

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