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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.82, 753.48 and 369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.82, 753.48 and 369 is: 509.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.82 : 753.48 = 369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.82/753.48 = 369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.82x = 753.48 × 369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.82x = 278,034.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,034.12/545.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.39

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