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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.90, 753.38 and 306.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.90, 753.38 and 306.64 is: 423.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.90 : 753.38 = 306.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.90/753.38 = 306.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.90x = 753.38 × 306.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.90x = 231,018.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,018.26/545.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.19

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