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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.16, 756.39 and 312.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.16, 756.39 and 312.09 is: 430.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.16 : 756.39 = 312.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.16/756.39 = 312.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.16x = 756.39 × 312.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.16x = 236,061.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,061.76/548.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.64

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