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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.90, 753.15 and 349.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.90, 753.15 and 349.37 is: 482.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.90 : 753.15 = 349.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.90/753.15 = 349.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.90x = 753.15 × 349.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.90x = 263,124.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,124.25/545.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.01

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