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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.94, 757.51 and 316.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.94, 757.51 and 316.07 is: 436.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.94 : 757.51 = 316.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.94/757.51 = 316.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.94x = 757.51 × 316.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.94x = 239,426.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,426.19/548.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.16

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