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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.24, 751.93 and 405.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.24, 751.93 and 405.71 is: 559.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.24 : 751.93 = 405.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.24/751.93 = 405.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.24x = 751.93 × 405.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.24x = 305,061.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,061.76/545.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.51

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