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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.56, 752.98 and 312.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.56, 752.98 and 312.84 is: 431.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.56 : 752.98 = 312.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.56/752.98 = 312.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.56x = 752.98 × 312.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.56x = 235,562.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,562.26/545.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.78

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