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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.15, 752.49 and 359.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.15, 752.49 and 359.15 is: 495.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.15 : 752.49 = 359.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.15/752.49 = 359.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.15x = 752.49 × 359.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.15x = 270,253.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,253.02/545.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.75

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