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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.68, 753.04 and 349.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.68, 753.04 and 349.40 is: 482.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.68 : 753.04 = 349.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.68/753.04 = 349.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.68x = 753.04 × 349.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.68x = 263,112.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,112.18/545.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.17

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