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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.16, 752.04 and 348.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.16, 752.04 and 348.32 is: 480.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.16 : 752.04 = 348.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.16/752.04 = 348.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.16x = 752.04 × 348.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.16x = 261,950.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,950.57/545.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.50

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