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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.22, 752.51 and 309.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.22, 752.51 and 309.17 is: 426.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.22 : 752.51 = 309.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.22/752.51 = 309.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.22x = 752.51 × 309.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.22x = 232,650.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,650.53/545.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.71

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