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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.69, 752.85 and 359.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.69, 752.85 and 359.16 is: 495.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.69 : 752.85 = 359.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.69/752.85 = 359.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.69x = 752.85 × 359.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.69x = 270,393.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,393.61/545.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.51

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