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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.74, 752.60 and 368.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.74, 752.60 and 368.73 is: 508.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.74 : 752.60 = 368.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.74/752.60 = 368.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.74x = 752.60 × 368.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.74x = 277,507.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,507.12/545.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.50

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