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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.38, 753.98 and 310.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.38, 753.98 and 310.29 is: 428.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.38 : 753.98 = 310.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.38/753.98 = 310.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.38x = 753.98 × 310.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.38x = 233,953.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,953.38/546.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.19

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