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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.33, 752.80 and 379.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.33, 752.80 and 379.49 is: 523.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.33 : 752.80 = 379.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.33/752.80 = 379.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.33x = 752.80 × 379.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.33x = 285,676.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,676.30/545.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.86

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