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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.93, 753.34 and 306.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.93, 753.34 and 306.64 is: 423.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.93 : 753.34 = 306.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.93/753.34 = 306.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.93x = 753.34 × 306.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.93x = 231,004.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,004.18/545.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.14

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