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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.91, 753.45 and 313.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.91, 753.45 and 313.03 is: 432.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.91 : 753.45 = 313.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.91/753.45 = 313.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.91x = 753.45 × 313.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.91x = 235,853.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,853.98/545.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.04

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