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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.56, 753.48 and 370.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.56, 753.48 and 370.60 is: 511.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.56 : 753.48 = 370.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.56/753.48 = 370.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.56x = 753.48 × 370.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.56x = 279,239.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,239.69/545.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.84

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