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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.04, 751.36 and 428.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.04, 751.36 and 428.40 is: 590.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.04 : 751.36 = 428.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.04/751.36 = 428.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.04x = 751.36 × 428.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.04x = 321,882.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,882.62/545.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.57

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