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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.22, 752.36 and 312.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.22, 752.36 and 312.30 is: 430.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.22 : 752.36 = 312.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.22/752.36 = 312.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.22x = 752.36 × 312.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.22x = 234,962.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,962.03/545.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.95

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