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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.83, 757.26 and 315.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.83, 757.26 and 315.95 is: 435.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.83 : 757.26 = 315.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.83/757.26 = 315.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.83x = 757.26 × 315.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.83x = 239,258.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,258.19/548.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.94

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