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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.22, 751.98 and 379.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.22, 751.98 and 379.47 is: 523.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.22 : 751.98 = 379.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.22/751.98 = 379.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.22x = 751.98 × 379.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.22x = 285,353.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,353.85/545.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.37

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