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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.76, 752.94 and 359.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.76, 752.94 and 359.34 is: 495.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.76 : 752.94 = 359.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.76/752.94 = 359.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.76x = 752.94 × 359.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.76x = 270,561.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,561.46/545.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.75

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