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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.52, 752.64 and 379.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.52, 752.64 and 379.37 is: 523.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.52 : 752.64 = 379.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.52/752.64 = 379.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.52x = 752.64 × 379.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.52x = 285,525.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,525.27/545.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.40

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