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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.38, 754 and 313.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.38, 754 and 313.64 is: 432.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.38 : 754 = 313.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.38/754 = 313.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.38x = 754 × 313.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.38x = 236,484.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,484.56/546.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.82

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