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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.13, 753.67 and 349.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.13, 753.67 and 349.71 is: 482.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.13 : 753.67 = 349.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.13/753.67 = 349.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.13x = 753.67 × 349.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.13x = 263,565.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,565.94/546.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.61

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