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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.26, 752.25 and 358.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.26, 752.25 and 358.85 is: 495.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.26 : 752.25 = 358.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.26/752.25 = 358.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.26x = 752.25 × 358.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.26x = 269,944.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,944.91/545.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.08

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