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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.29, 752.37 and 309.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.29, 752.37 and 309.22 is: 426.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.29 : 752.37 = 309.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.29/752.37 = 309.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.29x = 752.37 × 309.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.29x = 232,644.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,644.09/545.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.65

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