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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.04, 753.84 and 428.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.04, 753.84 and 428.18 is: 592.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.04 : 753.84 = 428.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.04/753.84 = 428.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.04x = 753.84 × 428.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.04x = 322,775.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,775.44/545.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.21

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