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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.48, 751.96 and 379.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.48, 751.96 and 379.44 is: 523.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.48 : 751.96 = 379.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.48/751.96 = 379.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.48x = 751.96 × 379.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.48x = 285,323.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,323.70/545.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.07

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