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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.33, 752.83 and 349.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.33, 752.83 and 349.18 is: 482.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.33 : 752.83 = 349.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.33/752.83 = 349.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.33x = 752.83 × 349.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.33x = 262,870.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,870.42/545.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.04

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