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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.96, 752.90 and 421.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.96, 752.90 and 421.42 is: 581.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.96 : 752.90 = 421.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.96/752.90 = 421.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.96x = 752.90 × 421.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.96x = 317,287.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,287.12/545.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.15

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