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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.38, 752.95 and 349.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.38, 752.95 and 349.55 is: 481.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.38 : 752.95 = 349.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.38/752.95 = 349.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.38x = 752.95 × 349.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.38x = 263,193.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,193.67/546.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.70

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