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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545, 752.16 and 338

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545, 752.16 and 338 is: 466.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545 : 752.16 = 338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545/752.16 = 338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545x = 752.16 × 338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545x = 254,230.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,230.08/545
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.48

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