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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.14, 752.06 and 358.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.14, 752.06 and 358.39 is: 494.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.14 : 752.06 = 358.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.14/752.06 = 358.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.14x = 752.06 × 358.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.14x = 269,528.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,528.99/545.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.42

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