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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.18, 752.19 and 338.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.18, 752.19 and 338.18 is: 466.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.18 : 752.19 = 338.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.18/752.19 = 338.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.18x = 752.19 × 338.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.18x = 254,375.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,375.61/545.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.59

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