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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.90, 753.35 and 336.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.90, 753.35 and 336.05 is: 463.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.90 : 753.35 = 336.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.90/753.35 = 336.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.90x = 753.35 × 336.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.90x = 253,163.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,163.27/545.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.75

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