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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.62, 752.94 and 309.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.62, 752.94 and 309.56 is: 427.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.62 : 752.94 = 309.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.62/752.94 = 309.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.62x = 752.94 × 309.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.62x = 233,080.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,080.58/545.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.19

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