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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.36, 752.59 and 296.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.36, 752.59 and 296.68 is: 409.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.36 : 752.59 = 296.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.36/752.59 = 296.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.36x = 752.59 × 296.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.36x = 223,276.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,276.57/545.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.41

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