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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.03, 752.53 and 335.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.03, 752.53 and 335.27 is: 462.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.03 : 752.53 = 335.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.03/752.53 = 335.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.03x = 752.53 × 335.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.03x = 252,300.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,300.73/545.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.91

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