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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.23, 752.18 and 363.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.23, 752.18 and 363.38 is: 501.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.23 : 752.18 = 363.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.23/752.18 = 363.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.23x = 752.18 × 363.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.23x = 273,321.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,321.59/545.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.30

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