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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.05, 752.24 and 335.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.05, 752.24 and 335.18 is: 462.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.05 : 752.24 = 335.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.05/752.24 = 335.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.05x = 752.24 × 335.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.05x = 252,130.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,130.37/545.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.59

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