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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.76, 754.40 and 350.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.76, 754.40 and 350.56 is: 483.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.76 : 754.40 = 350.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.76/754.40 = 350.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.76x = 754.40 × 350.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.76x = 264,462.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,462.46/546.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.69

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