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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.40, 753.17 and 380.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.40, 753.17 and 380.07 is: 524.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.40 : 753.17 = 380.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.40/753.17 = 380.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.40x = 753.17 × 380.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.40x = 286,253.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,253.56/545.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.85

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