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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.73, 752.81 and 379.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.73, 752.81 and 379.65 is: 523.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.73 : 752.81 = 379.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.73/752.81 = 379.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.73x = 752.81 × 379.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.73x = 285,807.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,807.38/545.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.72

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