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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.04, 752.63 and 398.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.04, 752.63 and 398.43 is: 550.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.04 : 752.63 = 398.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.04/752.63 = 398.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.04x = 752.63 × 398.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.04x = 299,868.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,868.38/545.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.18

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