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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.41, 752.93 and 312.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.41, 752.93 and 312.49 is: 431.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.41 : 752.93 = 312.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.41/752.93 = 312.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.41x = 752.93 × 312.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.41x = 235,283.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,283.10/545.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.39

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