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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.43, 752.22 and 405.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.43, 752.22 and 405.54 is: 559.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.43 : 752.22 = 405.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.43/752.22 = 405.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.43x = 752.22 × 405.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.43x = 305,055.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,055.30/545.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.29

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