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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.52, 752.82 and 356.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.52, 752.82 and 356.27 is: 491.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.52 : 752.82 = 356.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.52/752.82 = 356.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.52x = 752.82 × 356.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.52x = 268,203.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,203.42/545.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.65

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