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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.56, 752.97 and 398.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.56, 752.97 and 398.01 is: 549.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.56 : 752.97 = 398.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.56/752.97 = 398.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.56x = 752.97 × 398.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.56x = 299,689.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,689.59/545.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.32

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