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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.62, 754.38 and 313.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.62, 754.38 and 313.76 is: 433.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.62 : 754.38 = 313.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.62/754.38 = 313.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.62x = 754.38 × 313.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.62x = 236,694.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,694.27/546.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.01

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