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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.20, 752.25 and 348.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.20, 752.25 and 348.64 is: 481.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.20 : 752.25 = 348.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.20/752.25 = 348.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.20x = 752.25 × 348.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.20x = 262,264.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,264.44/545.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.04

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