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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.04, 752.21 and 305.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.04, 752.21 and 305.79 is: 422.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.04 : 752.21 = 305.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.04/752.21 = 305.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.04x = 752.21 × 305.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.04x = 230,018.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,018.30/545.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.02

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