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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.67, 753.26 and 349.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.67, 753.26 and 349.14 is: 481.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.67 : 753.26 = 349.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.67/753.26 = 349.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.67x = 753.26 × 349.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.67x = 262,991.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,991.45/545.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.96

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