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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.16, 752.26 and 309.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.16, 752.26 and 309.09 is: 426.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.16 : 752.26 = 309.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.16/752.26 = 309.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.16x = 752.26 × 309.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.16x = 232,514.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,514.50/545.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.51

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