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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.47, 752.76 and 296.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.47, 752.76 and 296.79 is: 409.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.47 : 752.76 = 296.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.47/752.76 = 296.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.47x = 752.76 × 296.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.47x = 223,410.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,410.16/545.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.57

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