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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.96, 754.32 and 350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.96, 754.32 and 350.40 is: 483.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.96 : 754.32 = 350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.96/754.32 = 350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.96x = 754.32 × 350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.96x = 264,313.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,313.73/546.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.24

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