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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.32, 753.95 and 310.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.32, 753.95 and 310.27 is: 428.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.32 : 753.95 = 310.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.32/753.95 = 310.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.32x = 753.95 × 310.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.32x = 233,929.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,929.62/546.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.19

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