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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.04, 751.68 and 348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.04, 751.68 and 348.48 is: 480.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.04 : 751.68 = 348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.04/751.68 = 348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.04x = 751.68 × 348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.04x = 261,945.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,945.45/545.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.60

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