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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.82, 753.30 and 349.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.82, 753.30 and 349.26 is: 482.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.82 : 753.30 = 349.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.82/753.30 = 349.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.82x = 753.30 × 349.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.82x = 263,097.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,097.56/545.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.02

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