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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.84, 753.18 and 312.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.84, 753.18 and 312.92 is: 431.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.84 : 753.18 = 312.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.84/753.18 = 312.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.84x = 753.18 × 312.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.84x = 235,685.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,685.09/545.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.78

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