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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.78, 753.17 and 359.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.78, 753.17 and 359.54 is: 496.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.78 : 753.17 = 359.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.78/753.17 = 359.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.78x = 753.17 × 359.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.78x = 270,794.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,794.74/545.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.16

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