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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.06, 752.19 and 308.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.06, 752.19 and 308.99 is: 426.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.06 : 752.19 = 308.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.06/752.19 = 308.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.06x = 752.19 × 308.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.06x = 232,419.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,419.19/545.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.41

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