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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.53, 752.54 and 335.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.53, 752.54 and 335.63 is: 462.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.53 : 752.54 = 335.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.53/752.54 = 335.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.53x = 752.54 × 335.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.53x = 252,575.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,575.00/545.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.99

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