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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.60, 754.38 and 313.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.60, 754.38 and 313.68 is: 432.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.60 : 754.38 = 313.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.60/754.38 = 313.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.60x = 754.38 × 313.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.60x = 236,633.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,633.92/546.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.92

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