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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.01, 751.80 and 348.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.01, 751.80 and 348.30 is: 480.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.01 : 751.80 = 348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.01/751.80 = 348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.01x = 751.80 × 348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.01x = 261,851.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,851.94/545.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.45

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