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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.11, 752.31 and 335.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.11, 752.31 and 335.29 is: 462.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.11 : 752.31 = 335.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.11/752.31 = 335.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.11x = 752.31 × 335.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.11x = 252,242.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,242.02/545.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.74

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