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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.35, 752.59 and 309.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.35, 752.59 and 309.29 is: 426.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.35 : 752.59 = 309.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.35/752.59 = 309.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.35x = 752.59 × 309.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.35x = 232,764.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,764.80/545.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.82

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