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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.34, 752.64 and 335.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.34, 752.64 and 335.55 is: 463.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.34 : 752.64 = 335.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.34/752.64 = 335.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.34x = 752.64 × 335.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.34x = 252,548.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,548.35/545.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.10

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