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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.61, 757.08 and 315.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.61, 757.08 and 315.74 is: 435.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.61 : 757.08 = 315.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.61/757.08 = 315.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.61x = 757.08 × 315.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.61x = 239,036.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,036.65/548.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.71

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