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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.32, 752.61 and 348.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.32, 752.61 and 348.76 is: 481.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.32 : 752.61 = 348.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.32/752.61 = 348.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.32x = 752.61 × 348.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.32x = 262,480.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,480.26/545.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.33

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