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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.51, 753.93 and 313.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.51, 753.93 and 313.50 is: 432.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.51 : 753.93 = 313.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.51/753.93 = 313.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.51x = 753.93 × 313.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.51x = 236,357.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,357.06/546.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.48

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