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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.08, 752.31 and 348.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.08, 752.31 and 348.67 is: 481.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.08 : 752.31 = 348.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.08/752.31 = 348.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.08x = 752.31 × 348.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.08x = 262,307.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,307.93/545.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.23

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