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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.85, 753.25 and 309.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.85, 753.25 and 309.81 is: 427.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.85 : 753.25 = 309.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.85/753.25 = 309.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.85x = 753.25 × 309.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.85x = 233,364.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,364.38/545.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.52

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