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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.72, 753.11 and 349.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.72, 753.11 and 349.13 is: 481.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.72 : 753.11 = 349.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.72/753.11 = 349.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.72x = 753.11 × 349.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.72x = 262,927.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,927.78/545.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.80

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