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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.64, 754.32 and 350.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.64, 754.32 and 350.32 is: 483.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.64 : 754.32 = 350.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.64/754.32 = 350.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.64x = 754.32 × 350.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.64x = 264,253.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,253.38/546.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.41

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