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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.17, 753.83 and 349.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.17, 753.83 and 349.64 is: 482.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.17 : 753.83 = 349.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.17/753.83 = 349.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.17x = 753.83 × 349.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.17x = 263,563.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,563.60/546.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.57

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