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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.44, 752.36 and 414.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.44, 752.36 and 414.16 is: 571.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.44 : 752.36 = 414.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.44/752.36 = 414.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.44x = 752.36 × 414.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.44x = 311,597.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,597.42/545.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.28

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