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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.38, 754.04 and 310.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.38, 754.04 and 310.34 is: 428.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.38 : 754.04 = 310.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.38/754.04 = 310.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.38x = 754.04 × 310.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.38x = 234,005.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,005.00/546.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.28

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