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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.87, 753.47 and 405.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.87, 753.47 and 405.94 is: 560.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.87 : 753.47 = 405.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.87/753.47 = 405.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.87x = 753.47 × 405.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.87x = 305,863.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,863.61/545.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.32

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