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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.18, 752.36 and 309.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.18, 752.36 and 309.13 is: 426.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.18 : 752.36 = 309.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.18/752.36 = 309.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.18x = 752.36 × 309.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.18x = 232,577.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,577.85/545.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.61

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