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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.08, 757.64 and 316.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.08, 757.64 and 316.16 is: 436.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.08 : 757.64 = 316.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.08/757.64 = 316.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.08x = 757.64 × 316.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.08x = 239,533.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,533.88/549.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.25

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