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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.22, 751.86 and 348.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.22, 751.86 and 348.66 is: 480.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.22 : 751.86 = 348.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.22/751.86 = 348.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.22x = 751.86 × 348.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.22x = 262,143.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,143.51/545.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.80

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