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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.72, 753.23 and 335.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.72, 753.23 and 335.93 is: 463.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.72 : 753.23 = 335.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.72/753.23 = 335.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.72x = 753.23 × 335.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.72x = 253,029.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,029.63/545.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.67

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