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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.92, 753.43 and 368.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.92, 753.43 and 368.80 is: 508.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.92 : 753.43 = 368.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.92/753.43 = 368.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.92x = 753.43 × 368.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.92x = 277,864.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,864.98/545.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.98

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