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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.91, 753.21 and 349.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.91, 753.21 and 349.62 is: 482.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.91 : 753.21 = 349.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.91/753.21 = 349.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.91x = 753.21 × 349.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.91x = 263,337.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,337.28/545.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.38

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