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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.76, 753.16 and 312.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.76, 753.16 and 312.90 is: 431.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.76 : 753.16 = 312.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.76/753.16 = 312.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.76x = 753.16 × 312.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.76x = 235,663.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,663.76/545.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.81

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