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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.60, 752.80 and 309.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.60, 752.80 and 309.52 is: 427.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.60 : 752.80 = 309.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.60/752.80 = 309.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.60x = 752.80 × 309.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.60x = 233,006.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,006.66/545.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.06

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