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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.10, 752.11 and 368.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.10, 752.11 and 368.39 is: 508.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.10 : 752.11 = 368.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.10/752.11 = 368.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.10x = 752.11 × 368.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.10x = 277,066.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,066.04/545.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.28

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