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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546, 753.28 and 349.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546, 753.28 and 349.62 is: 482.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546 : 753.28 = 349.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546/753.28 = 349.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546x = 753.28 × 349.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546x = 263,361.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,361.75/546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.35

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