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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.88, 755.04 and 340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.88, 755.04 and 340 is: 469.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.88 : 755.04 = 340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.88/755.04 = 340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.88x = 755.04 × 340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.88x = 256,713.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,713.60/546.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.41

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