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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.55, 752.82 and 309.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.55, 752.82 and 309.44 is: 427.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.55 : 752.82 = 309.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.55/752.82 = 309.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.55x = 752.82 × 309.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.55x = 232,948.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,948.86/545.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.00

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