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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.94, 753.43 and 336.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.94, 753.43 and 336.14 is: 463.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.94 : 753.43 = 336.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.94/753.43 = 336.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.94x = 753.43 × 336.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.94x = 253,257.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,257.96/545.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.89

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