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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.06, 757.74 and 316.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.06, 757.74 and 316.19 is: 436.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.06 : 757.74 = 316.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.06/757.74 = 316.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.06x = 757.74 × 316.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.06x = 239,589.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,589.81/549.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.36

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