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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.44, 753.86 and 336.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.44, 753.86 and 336.38 is: 464.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.44 : 753.86 = 336.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.44/753.86 = 336.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.44x = 753.86 × 336.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.44x = 253,581.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,581.74/546.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.06

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