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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.88, 754.32 and 350.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.88, 754.32 and 350.06 is: 482.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.88 : 754.32 = 350.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.88/754.32 = 350.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.88x = 754.32 × 350.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.88x = 264,057.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,057.26/546.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.84

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