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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.67, 757.08 and 315.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.67, 757.08 and 315.75 is: 435.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.67 : 757.08 = 315.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.67/757.08 = 315.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.67x = 757.08 × 315.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.67x = 239,048.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,048.01/548.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.69

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