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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.22, 752.71 and 418.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.22, 752.71 and 418.95 is: 578.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.22 : 752.71 = 418.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.22/752.71 = 418.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.22x = 752.71 × 418.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.22x = 315,347.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,347.85/545.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.39

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