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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.06, 752.49 and 370.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.06, 752.49 and 370.71 is: 511.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.06 : 752.49 = 370.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.06/752.49 = 370.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.06x = 752.49 × 370.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.06x = 278,955.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,955.57/545.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.79

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