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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.63, 752.77 and 312.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.63, 752.77 and 312.62 is: 431.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.63 : 752.77 = 312.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.63/752.77 = 312.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.63x = 752.77 × 312.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.63x = 235,330.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,330.96/545.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.30

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