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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.74, 753.36 and 359.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.74, 753.36 and 359.32 is: 496.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.74 : 753.36 = 359.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.74/753.36 = 359.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.74x = 753.36 × 359.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.74x = 270,699.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,699.20/545.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.03

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