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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.46, 752.22 and 358.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.46, 752.22 and 358.62 is: 494.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.46 : 752.22 = 358.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.46/752.22 = 358.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.46x = 752.22 × 358.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.46x = 269,761.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,761.14/545.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.56

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