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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.85, 753.37 and 312.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.85, 753.37 and 312.97 is: 431.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.85 : 753.37 = 312.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.85/753.37 = 312.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.85x = 753.37 × 312.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.85x = 235,780.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,780.64/545.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.96

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