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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.54, 753.23 and 335.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.54, 753.23 and 335.78 is: 463.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.54 : 753.23 = 335.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.54/753.23 = 335.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.54x = 753.23 × 335.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.54x = 252,918.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,918.21/545.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.61

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