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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.92, 757.52 and 316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.92, 757.52 and 316 is: 436.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.92 : 757.52 = 316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.92/757.52 = 316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.92x = 757.52 × 316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.92x = 239,376.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,376.32/548.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.09

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