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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.24, 752.40 and 296.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.24, 752.40 and 296.55 is: 409.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.24 : 752.40 = 296.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.24/752.40 = 296.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.24x = 752.40 × 296.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.24x = 223,124.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,124.22/545.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.23

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