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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.88, 753.42 and 359.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.88, 753.42 and 359.04 is: 495.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.88 : 753.42 = 359.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.88/753.42 = 359.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.88x = 753.42 × 359.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.88x = 270,507.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,507.92/545.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.54

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