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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.88, 752.81 and 406.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.88, 752.81 and 406.34 is: 560.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.88 : 752.81 = 406.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.88/752.81 = 406.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.88x = 752.81 × 406.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.88x = 305,899.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,899.71/545.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.38

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