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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.79, 753.21 and 309.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.79, 753.21 and 309.74 is: 427.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.79 : 753.21 = 309.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.79/753.21 = 309.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.79x = 753.21 × 309.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.79x = 233,298.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,298.49/545.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.45

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