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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.52, 752.80 and 312.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.52, 752.80 and 312.63 is: 431.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.52 : 752.80 = 312.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.52/752.80 = 312.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.52x = 752.80 × 312.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.52x = 235,347.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,347.86/545.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.42

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