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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.06, 757.59 and 316.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.06, 757.59 and 316.14 is: 436.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.06 : 757.59 = 316.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.06/757.59 = 316.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.06x = 757.59 × 316.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.06x = 239,504.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,504.50/549.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.21

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