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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.13, 752.22 and 312.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.13, 752.22 and 312.21 is: 430.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.13 : 752.22 = 312.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.13/752.22 = 312.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.13x = 752.22 × 312.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.13x = 234,850.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,850.61/545.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.82

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