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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.03, 753.54 and 349.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.03, 753.54 and 349.56 is: 482.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.03 : 753.54 = 349.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.03/753.54 = 349.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.03x = 753.54 × 349.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.03x = 263,407.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,407.44/546.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.40

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