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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.03, 750.50 and 492.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.03, 750.50 and 492.93 is: 678.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.03 : 750.50 = 492.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.03/750.50 = 492.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.03x = 750.50 × 492.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.03x = 369,943.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,943.97/545.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.76

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