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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.56, 754.36 and 313.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.56, 754.36 and 313.84 is: 433.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.56 : 754.36 = 313.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.56/754.36 = 313.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.56x = 754.36 × 313.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.56x = 236,748.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,748.34/546.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.16

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