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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.71, 753.01 and 309.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.71, 753.01 and 309.68 is: 427.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.71 : 753.01 = 309.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.71/753.01 = 309.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.71x = 753.01 × 309.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.71x = 233,190.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,190.59/545.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.32

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