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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.32, 752.43 and 312.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.32, 752.43 and 312.43 is: 431.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.32 : 752.43 = 312.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.32/752.43 = 312.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.32x = 752.43 × 312.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.32x = 235,081.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,081.70/545.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.09

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