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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.04, 751.77 and 358.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.04, 751.77 and 358.47 is: 494.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.04 : 751.77 = 358.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.04/751.77 = 358.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.04x = 751.77 × 358.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.04x = 269,484.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,484.17/545.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.43

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