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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.12, 752.26 and 296.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.12, 752.26 and 296.45 is: 409.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.12 : 752.26 = 296.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.12/752.26 = 296.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.12x = 752.26 × 296.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.12x = 223,007.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,007.48/545.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.10

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