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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.38, 753.84 and 336.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.38, 753.84 and 336.58 is: 464.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.38 : 753.84 = 336.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.38/753.84 = 336.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.38x = 753.84 × 336.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.38x = 253,727.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,727.47/546.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.38

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