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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.85, 753.03 and 368.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.85, 753.03 and 368.75 is: 508.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.85 : 753.03 = 368.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.85/753.03 = 368.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.85x = 753.03 × 368.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.85x = 277,680.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,680.77/545.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.71

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