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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.14, 752.57 and 420.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.14, 752.57 and 420.52 is: 580.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.14 : 752.57 = 420.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.14/752.57 = 420.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.14x = 752.57 × 420.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.14x = 316,464.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,464.87/545.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.53

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