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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.92, 753.33 and 306.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.92, 753.33 and 306.66 is: 423.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.92 : 753.33 = 306.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.92/753.33 = 306.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.92x = 753.33 × 306.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.92x = 231,014.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,014.64/545.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.17

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