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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.55, 753.29 and 335.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.55, 753.29 and 335.83 is: 463.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.55 : 753.29 = 335.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.55/753.29 = 335.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.55x = 753.29 × 335.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.55x = 252,973.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,973.82/545.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.70

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