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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.96, 753.38 and 309.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.96, 753.38 and 309.84 is: 427.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.96 : 753.38 = 309.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.96/753.38 = 309.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.96x = 753.38 × 309.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.96x = 233,425.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,425.71/545.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.55

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