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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.13, 751.79 and 358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.13, 751.79 and 358.56 is: 494.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.13 : 751.79 = 358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.13/751.79 = 358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.13x = 751.79 × 358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.13x = 269,560.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,560.03/545.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.49

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