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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.58, 752.49 and 370.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.58, 752.49 and 370.62 is: 511.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.58 : 752.49 = 370.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.58/752.49 = 370.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.58x = 752.49 × 370.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.58x = 278,887.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,887.84/545.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.18

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