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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.36, 752.68 and 312.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.36, 752.68 and 312.56 is: 431.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.36 : 752.68 = 312.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.36/752.68 = 312.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.36x = 752.68 × 312.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.36x = 235,257.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,257.66/545.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.38

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