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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.22, 752.52 and 358.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.22, 752.52 and 358.72 is: 495.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.22 : 752.52 = 358.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.22/752.52 = 358.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.22x = 752.52 × 358.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.22x = 269,942.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,942.18/545.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.11

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