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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.46, 752.60 and 335.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.46, 752.60 and 335.72 is: 463.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.46 : 752.60 = 335.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.46/752.60 = 335.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.46x = 752.60 × 335.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.46x = 252,662.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,662.87/545.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.21

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