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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.85, 752.09 and 370.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.85, 752.09 and 370.89 is: 511.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.85 : 752.09 = 370.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.85/752.09 = 370.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.85x = 752.09 × 370.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.85x = 278,942.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,942.66/545.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.02

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