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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.70, 752.90 and 349.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.70, 752.90 and 349.18 is: 481.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.70 : 752.90 = 349.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.70/752.90 = 349.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.70x = 752.90 × 349.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.70x = 262,893.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,893.99/545.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.75

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