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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.78, 753.35 and 349.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.78, 753.35 and 349.29 is: 482.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.78 : 753.35 = 349.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.78/753.35 = 349.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.78x = 753.35 × 349.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.78x = 263,135.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,135.88/545.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.13

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