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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.71, 753.07 and 306.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.71, 753.07 and 306.43 is: 422.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.71 : 753.07 = 306.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.71/753.07 = 306.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.71x = 753.07 × 306.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.71x = 230,763.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,763.24/545.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.87

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