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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.69, 753.05 and 312.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.69, 753.05 and 312.82 is: 431.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.69 : 753.05 = 312.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.69/753.05 = 312.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.69x = 753.05 × 312.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.69x = 235,569.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,569.10/545.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.69

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