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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.64, 752.78 and 312.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.64, 752.78 and 312.62 is: 431.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.64 : 752.78 = 312.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.64/752.78 = 312.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.64x = 752.78 × 312.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.64x = 235,334.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,334.08/545.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.30

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