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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.96, 753.48 and 336.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.96, 753.48 and 336.23 is: 464.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.96 : 753.48 = 336.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.96/753.48 = 336.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.96x = 753.48 × 336.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.96x = 253,342.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,342.58/545.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.03

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