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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.56, 752.87 and 296.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.56, 752.87 and 296.87 is: 409.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.56 : 752.87 = 296.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.56/752.87 = 296.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.56x = 752.87 × 296.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.56x = 223,503.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,503.03/545.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.68

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