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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.25, 752.48 and 312.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.25, 752.48 and 312.45 is: 431.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.25 : 752.48 = 312.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.25/752.48 = 312.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.25x = 752.48 × 312.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.25x = 235,110.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,110.81/545.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.20

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