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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.01, 752.21 and 309.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.01, 752.21 and 309.08 is: 426.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.01 : 752.21 = 309.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.01/752.21 = 309.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.01x = 752.21 × 309.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.01x = 232,487.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,487.76/545.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.58

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