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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.71, 753.12 and 312.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.71, 753.12 and 312.79 is: 431.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.71 : 753.12 = 312.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.71/753.12 = 312.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.71x = 753.12 × 312.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.71x = 235,568.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,568.40/545.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.67

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