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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.60, 752.80 and 359.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.60, 752.80 and 359.36 is: 495.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.60 : 752.80 = 359.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.60/752.80 = 359.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.60x = 752.80 × 359.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.60x = 270,526.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,526.21/545.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.83

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