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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.30, 752.64 and 370.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.30, 752.64 and 370.63 is: 511.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.30 : 752.64 = 370.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.30/752.64 = 370.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.30x = 752.64 × 370.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.30x = 278,947.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,947.20/545.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.55

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