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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.17, 752.32 and 296.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.17, 752.32 and 296.49 is: 409.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.17 : 752.32 = 296.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.17/752.32 = 296.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.17x = 752.32 × 296.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.17x = 223,055.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,055.36/545.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.15

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