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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.63, 753.58 and 370.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.63, 753.58 and 370.67 is: 511.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.63 : 753.58 = 370.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.63/753.58 = 370.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.63x = 753.58 × 370.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.63x = 279,329.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,329.50/545.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.94

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