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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.88, 819.36 and 372.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.88, 819.36 and 372.60 is: 559.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.88 : 819.36 = 372.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.88/819.36 = 372.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.88x = 819.36 × 372.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.88x = 305,293.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,293.54/545.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.27

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