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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548, 756.30 and 315.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548, 756.30 and 315.18 is: 434.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548 : 756.30 = 315.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548/756.30 = 315.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548x = 756.30 × 315.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548x = 238,370.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,370.63/548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.98

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