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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.67, 752.90 and 359.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.67, 752.90 and 359.24 is: 495.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.67 : 752.90 = 359.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.67/752.90 = 359.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.67x = 752.90 × 359.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.67x = 270,466.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,466.24/545.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.66

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