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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.87, 752.84 and 336.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.87, 752.84 and 336.05 is: 463.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.87 : 752.84 = 336.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.87/752.84 = 336.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.87x = 752.84 × 336.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.87x = 252,990.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,990.20/545.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.46

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