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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.28, 752.48 and 359.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.28, 752.48 and 359.04 is: 495.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.28 : 752.48 = 359.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.28/752.48 = 359.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.28x = 752.48 × 359.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.28x = 270,170.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,170.42/545.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.47

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