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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.43, 752.81 and 359.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.43, 752.81 and 359.22 is: 495.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.43 : 752.81 = 359.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.43/752.81 = 359.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.43x = 752.81 × 359.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.43x = 270,422.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,422.61/545.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.80

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