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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.75, 752.85 and 349.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.75, 752.85 and 349.05 is: 481.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.75 : 752.85 = 349.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.75/752.85 = 349.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.75x = 752.85 × 349.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.75x = 262,782.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,782.29/545.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.51

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