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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.50, 754.18 and 313.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.50, 754.18 and 313.68 is: 432.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.50 : 754.18 = 313.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.50/754.18 = 313.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.50x = 754.18 × 313.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.50x = 236,571.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,571.18/546.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.88

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