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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.68, 752.70 and 338.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.68, 752.70 and 338.68 is: 467.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.68 : 752.70 = 338.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.68/752.70 = 338.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.68x = 752.70 × 338.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.68x = 254,924.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,924.44/545.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.17

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