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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.54, 754.38 and 313.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.54, 754.38 and 313.74 is: 433.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.54 : 754.38 = 313.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.54/754.38 = 313.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.54x = 754.38 × 313.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.54x = 236,679.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,679.18/546.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.05

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