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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.98, 753.42 and 349.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.98, 753.42 and 349.54 is: 482.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.98 : 753.42 = 349.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.98/753.42 = 349.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.98x = 753.42 × 349.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.98x = 263,350.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,350.43/545.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.34

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