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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.31, 752.52 and 309.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.31, 752.52 and 309.26 is: 426.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.31 : 752.52 = 309.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.31/752.52 = 309.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.31x = 752.52 × 309.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.31x = 232,724.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,724.34/545.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.77

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