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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.40, 751.68 and 379.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.40, 751.68 and 379.08 is: 522.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.40 : 751.68 = 379.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.40/751.68 = 379.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.40x = 751.68 × 379.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.40x = 284,946.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,946.85/545.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.45

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