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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.12, 751.66 and 387.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.12, 751.66 and 387.68 is: 534.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.12 : 751.66 = 387.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.12/751.66 = 387.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.12x = 751.66 × 387.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.12x = 291,403.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,403.55/545.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.57

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