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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.41, 752.60 and 309.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.41, 752.60 and 309.34 is: 426.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.41 : 752.60 = 309.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.41/752.60 = 309.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.41x = 752.60 × 309.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.41x = 232,809.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,809.28/545.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.85

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