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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.31, 753.93 and 310.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.31, 753.93 and 310.25 is: 428.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.31 : 753.93 = 310.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.31/753.93 = 310.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.31x = 753.93 × 310.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.31x = 233,908.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,908.67/546.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.16

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