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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.91, 753.21 and 406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.91, 753.21 and 406.08 is: 560.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.91 : 753.21 = 406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.91/753.21 = 406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.91x = 753.21 × 406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.91x = 305,863.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,863.52/545.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.28

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