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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.73, 753.33 and 377.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.73, 753.33 and 377.73 is: 521.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.73 : 753.33 = 377.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.73/753.33 = 377.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.73x = 753.33 × 377.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.73x = 284,555.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,555.34/545.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.42

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