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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.09, 753.21 and 349.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.09, 753.21 and 349.53 is: 482.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.09 : 753.21 = 349.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.09/753.21 = 349.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.09x = 753.21 × 349.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.09x = 263,269.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,269.49/546.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.10

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