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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.93, 753.40 and 306.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.93, 753.40 and 306.69 is: 423.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.93 : 753.40 = 306.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.93/753.40 = 306.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.93x = 753.40 × 306.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.93x = 231,060.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,060.25/545.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.24

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