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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.14, 752.37 and 349.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.14, 752.37 and 349.12 is: 481.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.14 : 752.37 = 349.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.14/752.37 = 349.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.14x = 752.37 × 349.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.14x = 262,663.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,663.65/545.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.83

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