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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.66, 752.61 and 346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.66, 752.61 and 346.56 is: 478.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.66 : 752.61 = 346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.66/752.61 = 346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.66x = 752.61 × 346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.66x = 260,824.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,824.52/545.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.00

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