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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.64, 753.12 and 368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.64, 753.12 and 368.52 is: 508.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.64 : 753.12 = 368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.64/753.12 = 368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.64x = 753.12 × 368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.64x = 277,539.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,539.78/545.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.65

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