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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.59, 752.93 and 296.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.59, 752.93 and 296.92 is: 409.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.59 : 752.93 = 296.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.59/752.93 = 296.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.59x = 752.93 × 296.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.59x = 223,556.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,556.61/545.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.75

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