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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.23, 752.59 and 368.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.23, 752.59 and 368.15 is: 508.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.23 : 752.59 = 368.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.23/752.59 = 368.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.23x = 752.59 × 368.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.23x = 277,062.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,062.71/545.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.16

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