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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.16, 752.32 and 312.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.16, 752.32 and 312.24 is: 430.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.16 : 752.32 = 312.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.16/752.32 = 312.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.16x = 752.32 × 312.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.16x = 234,904.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,904.40/545.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.89

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