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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.36, 753.78 and 349.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.36, 753.78 and 349.99 is: 482.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.36 : 753.78 = 349.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.36/753.78 = 349.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.36x = 753.78 × 349.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.36x = 263,814.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,814.89/546.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.86

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