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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.84, 753.20 and 336.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.84, 753.20 and 336.32 is: 464.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.84 : 753.20 = 336.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.84/753.20 = 336.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.84x = 753.20 × 336.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.84x = 253,316.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,316.22/545.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.09

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