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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.69, 752.62 and 368.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.69, 752.62 and 368.37 is: 508.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.69 : 752.62 = 368.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.69/752.62 = 368.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.69x = 752.62 × 368.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.69x = 277,239.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,239.90/545.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.06

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