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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.39, 753.60 and 349.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.39, 753.60 and 349.75 is: 482.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.39 : 753.60 = 349.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.39/753.60 = 349.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.39x = 753.60 × 349.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.39x = 263,571.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,571.60/546.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.39

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