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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.10, 752.34 and 348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.10, 752.34 and 348.60 is: 481.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.10 : 752.34 = 348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.10/752.34 = 348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.10x = 752.34 × 348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.10x = 262,265.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,265.72/545.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.13

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