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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.91, 757.49 and 316.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.91, 757.49 and 316.04 is: 436.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.91 : 757.49 = 316.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.91/757.49 = 316.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.91x = 757.49 × 316.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.91x = 239,391.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,391.77/548.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.12

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