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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.09, 751.83 and 348.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.09, 751.83 and 348.53 is: 480.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.09 : 751.83 = 348.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.09/751.83 = 348.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.09x = 751.83 × 348.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.09x = 262,031.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,031.55/545.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.72

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