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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.31, 756.68 and 315.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.31, 756.68 and 315.44 is: 435.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.31 : 756.68 = 315.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.31/756.68 = 315.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.31x = 756.68 × 315.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.31x = 238,687.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,687.14/548.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.31

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