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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.13, 756.41 and 315.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.13, 756.41 and 315.25 is: 435.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.13 : 756.41 = 315.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.13/756.41 = 315.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.13x = 756.41 × 315.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.13x = 238,458.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,458.25/548.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.04

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