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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.16, 752.47 and 370.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.16, 752.47 and 370.50 is: 511.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.16 : 752.47 = 370.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.16/752.47 = 370.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.16x = 752.47 × 370.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.16x = 278,789.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,789.21/545.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.39

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