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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.33, 752.09 and 368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.33, 752.09 and 368.28 is: 507.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.33 : 752.09 = 368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.33/752.09 = 368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.33x = 752.09 × 368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.33x = 276,977.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,977.86/545.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.91

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