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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.13, 752.79 and 348.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.13, 752.79 and 348.99 is: 481.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.13 : 752.79 = 348.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.13/752.79 = 348.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.13x = 752.79 × 348.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.13x = 262,716.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,716.18/545.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.93

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