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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.65, 753.11 and 346.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.65, 753.11 and 346.35 is: 478.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.65 : 753.11 = 346.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.65/753.11 = 346.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.65x = 753.11 × 346.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.65x = 260,839.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,839.65/545.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.03

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