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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.02, 752.08 and 308.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.02, 752.08 and 308.90 is: 426.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.02 : 752.08 = 308.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.02/752.08 = 308.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.02x = 752.08 × 308.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.02x = 232,317.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,317.51/545.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.26

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