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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.24, 752.13 and 370.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.24, 752.13 and 370.28 is: 510.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.24 : 752.13 = 370.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.24/752.13 = 370.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.24x = 752.13 × 370.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.24x = 278,498.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,498.70/545.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.78

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