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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.82, 753.18 and 368.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.82, 753.18 and 368.42 is: 508.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.82 : 753.18 = 368.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.82/753.18 = 368.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.82x = 753.18 × 368.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.82x = 277,486.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,486.58/545.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.38

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