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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.52, 751.92 and 358.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.52, 751.92 and 358.64 is: 494.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.52 : 751.92 = 358.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.52/751.92 = 358.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.52x = 751.92 × 358.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.52x = 269,668.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,668.59/545.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.33

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