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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.56, 752.84 and 309.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.56, 752.84 and 309.54 is: 427.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.56 : 752.84 = 309.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.56/752.84 = 309.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.56x = 752.84 × 309.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.56x = 233,034.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,034.09/545.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.15

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