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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.99, 753.30 and 336.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.99, 753.30 and 336.06 is: 463.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.99 : 753.30 = 336.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.99/753.30 = 336.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.99x = 753.30 × 336.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.99x = 253,154.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,154.00/545.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.66

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