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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.42, 751.71 and 414.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.42, 751.71 and 414.38 is: 571.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.42 : 751.71 = 414.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.42/751.71 = 414.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.42x = 751.71 × 414.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.42x = 311,493.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,493.59/545.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.11

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