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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.88, 753.82 and 371.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.88, 753.82 and 371.72 is: 513.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.88 : 753.82 = 371.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.88/753.82 = 371.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.88x = 753.82 × 371.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.88x = 280,209.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,209.97/545.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.32

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