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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.94, 753.16 and 309.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.94, 753.16 and 309.82 is: 427.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.94 : 753.16 = 309.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.94/753.16 = 309.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.94x = 753.16 × 309.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.94x = 233,344.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,344.03/545.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.42

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