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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.40, 753.65 and 349.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.40, 753.65 and 349.82 is: 482.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.40 : 753.65 = 349.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.40/753.65 = 349.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.40x = 753.65 × 349.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.40x = 263,642.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,642.43/546.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.51

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