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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.41, 752.69 and 309.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.41, 752.69 and 309.35 is: 426.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.41 : 752.69 = 309.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.41/752.69 = 309.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.41x = 752.69 × 309.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.41x = 232,844.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,844.65/545.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.92

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