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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.05, 752.29 and 345.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.05, 752.29 and 345.75 is: 477.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.05 : 752.29 = 345.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.05/752.29 = 345.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.05x = 752.29 × 345.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.05x = 260,104.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,104.27/545.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.21

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