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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.23, 752.09 and 335.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.23, 752.09 and 335.04 is: 462.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.23 : 752.09 = 335.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.23/752.09 = 335.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.23x = 752.09 × 335.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.23x = 251,975.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,975.74/545.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.14

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