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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.78, 757.44 and 316.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.78, 757.44 and 316.04 is: 436.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.78 : 757.44 = 316.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.78/757.44 = 316.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.78x = 757.44 × 316.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.78x = 239,381.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,381.34/548.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.21

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