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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.26, 753.84 and 349.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.26, 753.84 and 349.83 is: 482.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.26 : 753.84 = 349.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.26/753.84 = 349.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.26x = 753.84 × 349.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.26x = 263,715.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,715.85/546.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.77

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