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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.80, 753.14 and 309.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.80, 753.14 and 309.71 is: 427.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.80 : 753.14 = 309.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.80/753.14 = 309.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.80x = 753.14 × 309.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.80x = 233,254.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,254.99/545.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.36

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