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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.56, 754.06 and 399.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.56, 754.06 and 399.24 is: 551.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.56 : 754.06 = 399.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.56/754.06 = 399.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.56x = 754.06 × 399.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.56x = 301,050.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,050.91/545.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.82

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