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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.68, 753.12 and 370.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.68, 753.12 and 370.96 is: 511.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.68 : 753.12 = 370.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.68/753.12 = 370.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.68x = 753.12 × 370.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.68x = 279,377.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,377.40/545.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.98

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