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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.03, 752.04 and 358.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.03, 752.04 and 358.59 is: 494.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.03 : 752.04 = 358.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.03/752.04 = 358.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.03x = 752.04 × 358.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.03x = 269,674.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,674.02/545.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.79

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