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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.76, 757.28 and 315.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.76, 757.28 and 315.88 is: 435.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.76 : 757.28 = 315.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.76/757.28 = 315.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.76x = 757.28 × 315.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.76x = 239,209.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,209.61/548.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.91

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