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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.88, 753.10 and 312.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.88, 753.10 and 312.88 is: 431.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.88 : 753.10 = 312.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.88/753.10 = 312.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.88x = 753.10 × 312.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.88x = 235,629.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,629.93/545.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.65

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