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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.45, 752.58 and 309.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.45, 752.58 and 309.35 is: 426.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.45 : 752.58 = 309.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.45/752.58 = 309.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.45x = 752.58 × 309.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.45x = 232,812.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,812.50/545.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.83

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