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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.66, 752.16 and 370.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.66, 752.16 and 370.70 is: 510.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.66 : 752.16 = 370.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.66/752.16 = 370.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.66x = 752.16 × 370.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.66x = 278,825.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,825.71/545.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.99

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