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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.21, 752.31 and 348.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.21, 752.31 and 348.58 is: 480.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.21 : 752.31 = 348.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.21/752.31 = 348.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.21x = 752.31 × 348.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.21x = 262,240.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,240.22/545.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.99

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