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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.24, 752.54 and 428.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.24, 752.54 and 428.60 is: 591.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.24 : 752.54 = 428.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.24/752.54 = 428.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.24x = 752.54 × 428.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.24x = 322,538.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,538.64/545.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.55

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