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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.04, 752.67 and 434.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.04, 752.67 and 434.16 is: 599.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.04 : 752.67 = 434.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.04/752.67 = 434.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.04x = 752.67 × 434.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.04x = 326,779.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,779.21/545.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.55

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