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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.22, 752.13 and 348.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.22, 752.13 and 348.59 is: 480.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.22 : 752.13 = 348.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.22/752.13 = 348.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.22x = 752.13 × 348.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.22x = 262,181.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,181.24/545.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.87

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