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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.36, 752 and 348.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.36, 752 and 348.62 is: 480.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.36 : 752 = 348.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.36/752 = 348.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.36x = 752 × 348.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.36x = 262,162.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,162.24/545.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.71

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