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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.96, 753.42 and 309.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.96, 753.42 and 309.86 is: 427.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.96 : 753.42 = 309.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.96/753.42 = 309.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.96x = 753.42 × 309.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.96x = 233,454.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,454.72/545.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.60

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