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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.33, 753.76 and 310.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.33, 753.76 and 310.28 is: 428.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.33 : 753.76 = 310.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.33/753.76 = 310.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.33x = 753.76 × 310.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.33x = 233,875.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,875.77/546.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.08

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