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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.24, 751.39 and 370.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.24, 751.39 and 370.28 is: 510.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.24 : 751.39 = 370.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.24/751.39 = 370.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.24x = 751.39 × 370.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.24x = 278,220.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,220.01/545.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.28

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