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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.28, 756.72 and 315.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.28, 756.72 and 315.54 is: 435.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.28 : 756.72 = 315.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.28/756.72 = 315.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.28x = 756.72 × 315.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.28x = 238,775.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,775.43/548.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.50

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