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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.87, 753.35 and 336.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.87, 753.35 and 336.10 is: 463.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.87 : 753.35 = 336.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.87/753.35 = 336.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.87x = 753.35 × 336.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.87x = 253,200.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,200.94/545.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.85

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