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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.11, 752.19 and 309.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.11, 752.19 and 309.09 is: 426.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.11 : 752.19 = 309.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.11/752.19 = 309.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.11x = 752.19 × 309.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.11x = 232,490.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,490.07/545.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.50

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