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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546, 752.43 and 349.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546, 752.43 and 349.17 is: 481.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546 : 752.43 = 349.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546/752.43 = 349.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546x = 752.43 × 349.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546x = 262,725.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,725.98/546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.18

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