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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.06, 752.08 and 335.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.06, 752.08 and 335.27 is: 462.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.06 : 752.08 = 335.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.06/752.08 = 335.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.06x = 752.08 × 335.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.06x = 252,149.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,149.86/545.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.61

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