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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.88, 752.26 and 349.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.88, 752.26 and 349.05 is: 481.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.88 : 752.26 = 349.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.88/752.26 = 349.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.88x = 752.26 × 349.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.88x = 262,570.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,570.85/545.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.01

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