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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.51, 752.55 and 394.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.51, 752.55 and 394.22 is: 543.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.51 : 752.55 = 394.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.51/752.55 = 394.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.51x = 752.55 × 394.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.51x = 296,670.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,670.26/545.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.84

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