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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.16, 752.32 and 296.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.16, 752.32 and 296.48 is: 409.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.16 : 752.32 = 296.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.16/752.32 = 296.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.16x = 752.32 × 296.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.16x = 223,047.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,047.26/545.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.14

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