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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.54, 752.46 and 358.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.54, 752.46 and 358.97 is: 495.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.54 : 752.46 = 358.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.54/752.46 = 358.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.54x = 752.46 × 358.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.54x = 270,110.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,110.57/545.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.13

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