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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.29, 752.49 and 296.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.29, 752.49 and 296.61 is: 409.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.29 : 752.49 = 296.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.29/752.49 = 296.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.29x = 752.49 × 296.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.29x = 223,194.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,194.33/545.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.32

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