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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.64, 752.76 and 359.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.64, 752.76 and 359.22 is: 495.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.64 : 752.76 = 359.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.64/752.76 = 359.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.64x = 752.76 × 359.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.64x = 270,406.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,406.45/545.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.58

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