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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.51, 753.18 and 419.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.51, 753.18 and 419.26 is: 578.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.51 : 753.18 = 419.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.51/753.18 = 419.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.51x = 753.18 × 419.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.51x = 315,778.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,778.25/545.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.87

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