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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.72, 752.90 and 335.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.72, 752.90 and 335.82 is: 463.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.72 : 752.90 = 335.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.72/752.90 = 335.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.72x = 752.90 × 335.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.72x = 252,838.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,838.88/545.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.31

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