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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.88, 753.93 and 370.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.88, 753.93 and 370.92 is: 512.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.88 : 753.93 = 370.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.88/753.93 = 370.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.88x = 753.93 × 370.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.88x = 279,647.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,647.72/545.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.29

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