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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.51, 753.87 and 349.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.51, 753.87 and 349.80 is: 482.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.51 : 753.87 = 349.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.51/753.87 = 349.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.51x = 753.87 × 349.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.51x = 263,703.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,703.73/546.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.52

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