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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.87, 754.77 and 337.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.87, 754.77 and 337.16 is: 465.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.87 : 754.77 = 337.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.87/754.77 = 337.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.87x = 754.77 × 337.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.87x = 254,474.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,474.48/546.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.33

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