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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.61, 756.99 and 312.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.61, 756.99 and 312.54 is: 431.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.61 : 756.99 = 312.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.61/756.99 = 312.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.61x = 756.99 × 312.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.61x = 236,589.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,589.65/548.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.25

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