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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.13, 752.44 and 332.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.13, 752.44 and 332.52 is: 458.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.13 : 752.44 = 332.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.13/752.44 = 332.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.13x = 752.44 × 332.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.13x = 250,201.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,201.35/545.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.98

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