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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.45, 752.78 and 348.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.45, 752.78 and 348.89 is: 481.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.45 : 752.78 = 348.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.45/752.78 = 348.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.45x = 752.78 × 348.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.45x = 262,634.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,634.52/545.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.51

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