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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.44, 752.62 and 312.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.44, 752.62 and 312.52 is: 431.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.44 : 752.62 = 312.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.44/752.62 = 312.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.44x = 752.62 × 312.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.44x = 235,208.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,208.80/545.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.23

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