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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.17, 756.43 and 312.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.17, 756.43 and 312.14 is: 430.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.17 : 756.43 = 312.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.17/756.43 = 312.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.17x = 756.43 × 312.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.17x = 236,113.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,113.17/548.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.73

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