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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.60, 753.14 and 359.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.60, 753.14 and 359.25 is: 495.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.60 : 753.14 = 359.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.60/753.14 = 359.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.60x = 753.14 × 359.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.60x = 270,563.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,563.75/545.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.91

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