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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.36, 753.18 and 339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.36, 753.18 and 339 is: 467.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.36 : 753.18 = 339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.36/753.18 = 339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.36x = 753.18 × 339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.36x = 255,328.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,328.02/546.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.33

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