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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.97, 753.86 and 380.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.97, 753.86 and 380.36 is: 525.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.97 : 753.86 = 380.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.97/753.86 = 380.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.97x = 753.86 × 380.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.97x = 286,732.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,732.52/545.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.18

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