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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.36, 752.76 and 370.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.36, 752.76 and 370.80 is: 511.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.36 : 752.76 = 370.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.36/752.76 = 370.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.36x = 752.76 × 370.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.36x = 279,123.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,123.41/545.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.82

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