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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.52, 753.30 and 371.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.52, 753.30 and 371.28 is: 512.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.52 : 753.30 = 371.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.52/753.30 = 371.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.52x = 753.30 × 371.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.52x = 279,685.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,685.22/545.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.69

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