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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.48, 752.82 and 312.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.48, 752.82 and 312.68 is: 431.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.48 : 752.82 = 312.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.48/752.82 = 312.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.48x = 752.82 × 312.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.48x = 235,391.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,391.76/545.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.53

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