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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.06, 752.19 and 296.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.06, 752.19 and 296.39 is: 409.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.06 : 752.19 = 296.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.06/752.19 = 296.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.06x = 752.19 × 296.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.06x = 222,937.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,937.83/545.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.02

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