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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.42, 753.90 and 350.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.42, 753.90 and 350.12 is: 483.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.42 : 753.90 = 350.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.42/753.90 = 350.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.42x = 753.90 × 350.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.42x = 263,955.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,955.47/546.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.06

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