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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.38, 752.41 and 348.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.38, 752.41 and 348.82 is: 481.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.38 : 752.41 = 348.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.38/752.41 = 348.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.38x = 752.41 × 348.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.38x = 262,455.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,455.66/545.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.23

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