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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.81, 752.18 and 348.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.81, 752.18 and 348.98 is: 480.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.81 : 752.18 = 348.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.81/752.18 = 348.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.81x = 752.18 × 348.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.81x = 262,495.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,495.91/545.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.93

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