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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.47, 752.91 and 359.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.47, 752.91 and 359.11 is: 495.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.47 : 752.91 = 359.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.47/752.91 = 359.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.47x = 752.91 × 359.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.47x = 270,377.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,377.51/545.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.68

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