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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.30, 753.88 and 313.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.30, 753.88 and 313.41 is: 432.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.30 : 753.88 = 313.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.30/753.88 = 313.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.30x = 753.88 × 313.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.30x = 236,268.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,268.19/546.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.49

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