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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.33, 752.56 and 296.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.33, 752.56 and 296.66 is: 409.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.33 : 752.56 = 296.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.33/752.56 = 296.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.33x = 752.56 × 296.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.33x = 223,255.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,255.59/545.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.39

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