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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.42, 752.50 and 335.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.42, 752.50 and 335.38 is: 462.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.42 : 752.50 = 335.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.42/752.50 = 335.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.42x = 752.50 × 335.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.42x = 252,373.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,373.45/545.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.71

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