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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.64, 752.94 and 312.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.64, 752.94 and 312.78 is: 431.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.64 : 752.94 = 312.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.64/752.94 = 312.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.64x = 752.94 × 312.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.64x = 235,504.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,504.57/545.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.61

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