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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.45, 752.70 and 346.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.45, 752.70 and 346.25 is: 477.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.45 : 752.70 = 346.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.45/752.70 = 346.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.45x = 752.70 × 346.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.45x = 260,618.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,618.61/545.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.81

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