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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.01, 751.74 and 358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.01, 751.74 and 358.20 is: 494.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.01 : 751.74 = 358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.01/751.74 = 358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.01x = 751.74 × 358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.01x = 269,273.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,273.27/545.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.07

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