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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.42, 757.08 and 359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.42, 757.08 and 359.60 is: 496.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.42 : 757.08 = 359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.42/757.08 = 359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.42x = 757.08 × 359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.42x = 272,245.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,245.97/548.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.42

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