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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.32, 751.98 and 379.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.32, 751.98 and 379.45 is: 523.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.32 : 751.98 = 379.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.32/751.98 = 379.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.32x = 751.98 × 379.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.32x = 285,338.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,338.81/545.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.25

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