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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.19, 752.31 and 358.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.19, 752.31 and 358.74 is: 495.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.19 : 752.31 = 358.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.19/752.31 = 358.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.19x = 752.31 × 358.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.19x = 269,883.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,883.69/545.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.03

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