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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.21, 752.46 and 512.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.21, 752.46 and 512.27 is: 707.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.21 : 752.46 = 512.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.21/752.46 = 512.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.21x = 752.46 × 512.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.21x = 385,462.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,462.68/545.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.00

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