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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.97, 753.12 and 349.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.97, 753.12 and 349.41 is: 481.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.97 : 753.12 = 349.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.97/753.12 = 349.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.97x = 753.12 × 349.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.97x = 263,147.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,147.66/545.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.98

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