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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.86, 753.06 and 349.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.86, 753.06 and 349.32 is: 481.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.86 : 753.06 = 349.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.86/753.06 = 349.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.86x = 753.06 × 349.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.86x = 263,058.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,058.92/545.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.92

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