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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.90, 753.23 and 369.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.90, 753.23 and 369.05 is: 509.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.90 : 753.23 = 369.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.90/753.23 = 369.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.90x = 753.23 × 369.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.90x = 277,976.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,976.69/545.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.21

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