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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.36, 752.78 and 332.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.36, 752.78 and 332.67 is: 459.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.36 : 752.78 = 332.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.36/752.78 = 332.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.36x = 752.78 × 332.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.36x = 250,427.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,427.32/545.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.20

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