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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.83, 752.73 and 421.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.83, 752.73 and 421.30 is: 581.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.83 : 752.73 = 421.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.83/752.73 = 421.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.83x = 752.73 × 421.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.83x = 317,125.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,125.15/545.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.00

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