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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.89, 753.82 and 349.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.89, 753.82 and 349.75 is: 482.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.89 : 753.82 = 349.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.89/753.82 = 349.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.89x = 753.82 × 349.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.89x = 263,644.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,644.78/545.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.97

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