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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.24, 751.56 and 379.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.24, 751.56 and 379.20 is: 522.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.24 : 751.56 = 379.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.24/751.56 = 379.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.24x = 751.56 × 379.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.24x = 284,991.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,991.55/545.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.69

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