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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.64, 753.06 and 379.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.64, 753.06 and 379.56 is: 523.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.64 : 753.06 = 379.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.64/753.06 = 379.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.64x = 753.06 × 379.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.64x = 285,831.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,831.45/545.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.85

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