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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.22, 752.20 and 358.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.22, 752.20 and 358.80 is: 495.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.22 : 752.20 = 358.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.22/752.20 = 358.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.22x = 752.20 × 358.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.22x = 269,889.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,889.36/545.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.01

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