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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.96, 757.50 and 316.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.96, 757.50 and 316.10 is: 436.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.96 : 757.50 = 316.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.96/757.50 = 316.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.96x = 757.50 × 316.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.96x = 239,445.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,445.75/548.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.18

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