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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.48, 752.77 and 296.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.48, 752.77 and 296.80 is: 409.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.48 : 752.77 = 296.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.48/752.77 = 296.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.48x = 752.77 × 296.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.48x = 223,422.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,422.00/545.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.59

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