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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.36, 753.96 and 313.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.36, 753.96 and 313.46 is: 432.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.36 : 753.96 = 313.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.36/753.96 = 313.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.36x = 753.96 × 313.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.36x = 236,336.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,336.30/546.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.57

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