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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545, 752.19 and 312.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545, 752.19 and 312.08 is: 430.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545 : 752.19 = 312.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545/752.19 = 312.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545x = 752.19 × 312.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545x = 234,743.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,743.46/545
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.72

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