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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.61, 752.97 and 309.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.61, 752.97 and 309.64 is: 427.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.61 : 752.97 = 309.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.61/752.97 = 309.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.61x = 752.97 × 309.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.61x = 233,149.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,149.63/545.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.32

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