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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.03, 751.85 and 335.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.03, 751.85 and 335.13 is: 462.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.03 : 751.85 = 335.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.03/751.85 = 335.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.03x = 751.85 × 335.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.03x = 251,965.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,965.81/545.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.30

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