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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.51, 752.78 and 296.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.51, 752.78 and 296.82 is: 409.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.51 : 752.78 = 296.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.51/752.78 = 296.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.51x = 752.78 × 296.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.51x = 223,440.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,440.90/545.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.60

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