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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.23, 752.49 and 335.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.23, 752.49 and 335.54 is: 463.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.23 : 752.49 = 335.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.23/752.49 = 335.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.23x = 752.49 × 335.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.23x = 252,492.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,492.38/545.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.09

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