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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.13, 752.49 and 380.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.13, 752.49 and 380.25 is: 524.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.13 : 752.49 = 380.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.13/752.49 = 380.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.13x = 752.49 × 380.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.13x = 286,134.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,134.32/545.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.89

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