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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.47, 752.82 and 359.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.47, 752.82 and 359.24 is: 495.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.47 : 752.82 = 359.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.47/752.82 = 359.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.47x = 752.82 × 359.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.47x = 270,439.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,439.29/545.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.80

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