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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.10, 756.34 and 312.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.10, 756.34 and 312.04 is: 430.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.10 : 756.34 = 312.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.10/756.34 = 312.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.10x = 756.34 × 312.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.10x = 236,010.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,010.22/548.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.60

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