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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.17, 756.34 and 312.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.17, 756.34 and 312.13 is: 430.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.17 : 756.34 = 312.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.17/756.34 = 312.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.17x = 756.34 × 312.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.17x = 236,076.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,076.40/548.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.66

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