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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.72, 753.06 and 312.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.72, 753.06 and 312.92 is: 431.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.72 : 753.06 = 312.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.72/753.06 = 312.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.72x = 753.06 × 312.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.72x = 235,647.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,647.54/545.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.81

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