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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.72, 753 and 335.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.72, 753 and 335.84 is: 463.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.72 : 753 = 335.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.72/753 = 335.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.72x = 753 × 335.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.72x = 252,887.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,887.52/545.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.40

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