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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.88, 752.71 and 359.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.88, 752.71 and 359.13 is: 495.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.88 : 752.71 = 359.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.88/752.71 = 359.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.88x = 752.71 × 359.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.88x = 270,320.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,320.74/545.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.20

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