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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.24, 751.98 and 337.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.24, 751.98 and 337.88 is: 465.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.24 : 751.98 = 337.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.24/751.98 = 337.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.24x = 751.98 × 337.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.24x = 254,079.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,079.00/545.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.99

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