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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.22, 752.38 and 349.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.22, 752.38 and 349.00 is: 481.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.22 : 752.38 = 349.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.22/752.38 = 349.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.22x = 752.38 × 349.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.22x = 262,577.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,577.87/545.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.60

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