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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.15, 752.40 and 335.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.15, 752.40 and 335.49 is: 463.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.15 : 752.40 = 335.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.15/752.40 = 335.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.15x = 752.40 × 335.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.15x = 252,422.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,422.68/545.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.04

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