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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.98, 753.12 and 349.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.98, 753.12 and 349.42 is: 481.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.98 : 753.12 = 349.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.98/753.12 = 349.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.98x = 753.12 × 349.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.98x = 263,155.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,155.19/545.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.99

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