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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.30, 752.73 and 346.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.30, 752.73 and 346.31 is: 478.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.30 : 752.73 = 346.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.30/752.73 = 346.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.30x = 752.73 × 346.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.30x = 260,675.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,675.69/545.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.04

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