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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.82, 753.84 and 370.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.82, 753.84 and 370.86 is: 512.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.82 : 753.84 = 370.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.82/753.84 = 370.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.82x = 753.84 × 370.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.82x = 279,569.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,569.10/545.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.20

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