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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.54, 751.96 and 427.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.54, 751.96 and 427.31 is: 588.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.54 : 751.96 = 427.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.54/751.96 = 427.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.54x = 751.96 × 427.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.54x = 321,320.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,320.03/545.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.99

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