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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.54, 752.85 and 312.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.54, 752.85 and 312.66 is: 431.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.54 : 752.85 = 312.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.54/752.85 = 312.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.54x = 752.85 × 312.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.54x = 235,386.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,386.08/545.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.48

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