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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.51, 753.07 and 371.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.51, 753.07 and 371.77 is: 513.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.51 : 753.07 = 371.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.51/753.07 = 371.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.51x = 753.07 × 371.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.51x = 279,966.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,966.02/545.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.22

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