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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.97, 752.79 and 398.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.97, 752.79 and 398.55 is: 549.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.97 : 752.79 = 398.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.97/752.79 = 398.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.97x = 752.79 × 398.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.97x = 300,024.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,024.45/545.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.53

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