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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.04, 757.50 and 316.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.04, 757.50 and 316.12 is: 436.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.04 : 757.50 = 316.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.04/757.50 = 316.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.04x = 757.50 × 316.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.04x = 239,460.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,460.90/549.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.14

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