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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.47, 751.58 and 370.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.47, 751.58 and 370.51 is: 510.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.47 : 751.58 = 370.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.47/751.58 = 370.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.47x = 751.58 × 370.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.47x = 278,466.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,466.05/545.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.51

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