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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.89, 753.00 and 349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.89, 753.00 and 349.52 is: 482.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.89 : 753.00 = 349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.89/753.00 = 349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.89x = 753.00 × 349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.89x = 263,183.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,183.48/545.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.12

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