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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.94, 753.17 and 335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.94, 753.17 and 335.88 is: 463.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.94 : 753.17 = 335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.94/753.17 = 335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.94x = 753.17 × 335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.94x = 252,973.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,973.06/545.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.37

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