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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.55, 753.18 and 368.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.55, 753.18 and 368.82 is: 509.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.55 : 753.18 = 368.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.55/753.18 = 368.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.55x = 753.18 × 368.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.55x = 277,787.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,787.85/545.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.19

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