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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.55, 753.82 and 347.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.55, 753.82 and 347.42 is: 479.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.55 : 753.82 = 347.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.55/753.82 = 347.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.55x = 753.82 × 347.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.55x = 261,893.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,893.16/546.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.18

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