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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.37, 752.83 and 370.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.37, 752.83 and 370.82 is: 511.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.37 : 752.83 = 370.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.37/752.83 = 370.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.37x = 752.83 × 370.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.37x = 279,164.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,164.42/545.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.88

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