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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.10, 752.25 and 312.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.10, 752.25 and 312.24 is: 430.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.10 : 752.25 = 312.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.10/752.25 = 312.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.10x = 752.25 × 312.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.10x = 234,882.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,882.54/545.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.90

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