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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548, 756.33 and 315.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548, 756.33 and 315.08 is: 434.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548 : 756.33 = 315.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548/756.33 = 315.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548x = 756.33 × 315.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548x = 238,304.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,304.46/548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.86

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