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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.21, 753.03 and 349.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.21, 753.03 and 349.38 is: 481.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.21 : 753.03 = 349.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.21/753.03 = 349.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.21x = 753.03 × 349.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.21x = 263,093.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,093.62/546.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.67

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