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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.77, 752.53 and 435.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.77, 752.53 and 435.16 is: 600.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.77 : 752.53 = 435.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.77/752.53 = 435.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.77x = 752.53 × 435.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.77x = 327,466.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,466.10/545.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.01

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