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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.59, 752.39 and 421.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.59, 752.39 and 421.05 is: 580.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.59 : 752.39 = 421.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.59/752.39 = 421.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.59x = 752.39 × 421.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.59x = 316,791.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,791.70/545.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.64

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