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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.67, 751.86 and 370.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.67, 751.86 and 370.71 is: 510.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.67 : 751.86 = 370.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.67/751.86 = 370.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.67x = 751.86 × 370.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.67x = 278,722.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,722.02/545.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.79

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