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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.32, 752.44 and 398.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.32, 752.44 and 398.08 is: 549.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.32 : 752.44 = 398.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.32/752.44 = 398.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.32x = 752.44 × 398.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.32x = 299,531.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,531.32/545.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.28

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