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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.02, 751.95 and 378.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.02, 751.95 and 378.87 is: 522.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.02 : 751.95 = 378.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.02/751.95 = 378.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.02x = 751.95 × 378.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.02x = 284,891.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,891.30/545.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.72

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