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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.99, 753.12 and 380

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.99, 753.12 and 380 is: 524.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.99 : 753.12 = 380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.99/753.12 = 380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.99x = 753.12 × 380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.99x = 286,185.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,185.60/545.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.16

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