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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.67, 753.12 and 335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.67, 753.12 and 335.88 is: 463.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.67 : 753.12 = 335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.67/753.12 = 335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.67x = 753.12 × 335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.67x = 252,957.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,957.95/545.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.57

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