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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.67, 753.13 and 309.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.67, 753.13 and 309.72 is: 427.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.67 : 753.13 = 309.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.67/753.13 = 309.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.67x = 753.13 × 309.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.67x = 233,262.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,262.63/545.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.48

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