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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.07, 751.99 and 348.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.07, 751.99 and 348.69 is: 481.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.07 : 751.99 = 348.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.07/751.99 = 348.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.07x = 751.99 × 348.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.07x = 262,211.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,211.39/545.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.06

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