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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.77, 752.25 and 370.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.77, 752.25 and 370.81 is: 511.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.77 : 752.25 = 370.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.77/752.25 = 370.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.77x = 752.25 × 370.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.77x = 278,941.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,941.82/545.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.10

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