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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.05, 752.11 and 309.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.05, 752.11 and 309.03 is: 426.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.05 : 752.11 = 309.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.05/752.11 = 309.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.05x = 752.11 × 309.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.05x = 232,424.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,424.55/545.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.43

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