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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.23, 756.59 and 312.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.23, 756.59 and 312.09 is: 430.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.23 : 756.59 = 312.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.23/756.59 = 312.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.23x = 756.59 × 312.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.23x = 236,124.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,124.17/548.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.70

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