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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.82, 753.56 and 379.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.82, 753.56 and 379.96 is: 524.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.82 : 753.56 = 379.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.82/753.56 = 379.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.82x = 753.56 × 379.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.82x = 286,322.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,322.66/545.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.57

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