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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.15, 752.31 and 296.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.15, 752.31 and 296.47 is: 409.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.15 : 752.31 = 296.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.15/752.31 = 296.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.15x = 752.31 × 296.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.15x = 223,039.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,039.80/545.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.13

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