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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.60, 752.65 and 405.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.60, 752.65 and 405.27 is: 559.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.60 : 752.65 = 405.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.60/752.65 = 405.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.60x = 752.65 × 405.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.60x = 305,025.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,025.45/545.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.06

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