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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.76, 752.64 and 421.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.76, 752.64 and 421.23 is: 580.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.76 : 752.64 = 421.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.76/752.64 = 421.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.76x = 752.64 × 421.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.76x = 317,034.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,034.55/545.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.90

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