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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.05, 751.98 and 309

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.05, 751.98 and 309 is: 426.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.05 : 751.98 = 309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.05/751.98 = 309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.05x = 751.98 × 309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.05x = 232,361.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,361.82/545.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.31

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