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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.92, 753.32 and 309.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.92, 753.32 and 309.89 is: 427.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.92 : 753.32 = 309.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.92/753.32 = 309.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.92x = 753.32 × 309.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.92x = 233,448.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,448.99/545.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.63

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