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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.78, 753.18 and 349.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.78, 753.18 and 349.04 is: 481.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.78 : 753.18 = 349.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.78/753.18 = 349.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.78x = 753.18 × 349.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.78x = 262,889.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,889.95/545.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.68

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