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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.22, 752.56 and 358.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.22, 752.56 and 358.85 is: 495.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.22 : 752.56 = 358.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.22/752.56 = 358.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.22x = 752.56 × 358.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.22x = 270,057.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,057.14/545.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.32

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