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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.76, 753.20 and 312.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.76, 753.20 and 312.92 is: 431.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.76 : 753.20 = 312.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.76/753.20 = 312.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.76x = 753.20 × 312.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.76x = 235,691.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,691.34/545.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.86

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