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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.43, 754.33 and 350.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.43, 754.33 and 350.06 is: 483.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.43 : 754.33 = 350.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.43/754.33 = 350.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.43x = 754.33 × 350.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.43x = 264,056.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,056.11/546.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.24

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