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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.06, 752.29 and 309.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.06, 752.29 and 309.01 is: 426.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.06 : 752.29 = 309.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.06/752.29 = 309.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.06x = 752.29 × 309.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.06x = 232,469.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,469.15/545.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.50

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