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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.49, 752.36 and 434.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.49, 752.36 and 434.52 is: 599.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.49 : 752.36 = 434.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.49/752.36 = 434.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.49x = 752.36 × 434.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.49x = 326,913.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,913.29/545.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.30

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