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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.01, 757.73 and 313

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.01, 757.73 and 313 is: 431.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.01 : 757.73 = 313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.01/757.73 = 313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.01x = 757.73 × 313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.01x = 237,169.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,169.49/549.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.99

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