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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.86, 754.46 and 350.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.86, 754.46 and 350.34 is: 483.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.86 : 754.46 = 350.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.86/754.46 = 350.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.86x = 754.46 × 350.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.86x = 264,317.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,317.52/546.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.34

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