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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.27, 752.45 and 296.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.27, 752.45 and 296.58 is: 409.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.27 : 752.45 = 296.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.27/752.45 = 296.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.27x = 752.45 × 296.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.27x = 223,160.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,160.14/545.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.27

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