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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.96, 753.37 and 369.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.96, 753.37 and 369.32 is: 509.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.96 : 753.37 = 369.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.96/753.37 = 369.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.96x = 753.37 × 369.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.96x = 278,229.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,229.92/545.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.61

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