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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.54, 757 and 315.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.54, 757 and 315.66 is: 435.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.54 : 757 = 315.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.54/757 = 315.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.54x = 757 × 315.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.54x = 238,954.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,954.62/548.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.62

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