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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.67, 752.42 and 349.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.67, 752.42 and 349.11 is: 481.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.67 : 752.42 = 349.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.67/752.42 = 349.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.67x = 752.42 × 349.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.67x = 262,678.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,678.22/545.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.39

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