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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.08, 757.74 and 313.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.08, 757.74 and 313.02 is: 431.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.08 : 757.74 = 313.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.08/757.74 = 313.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.08x = 757.74 × 313.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.08x = 237,187.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,187.77/549.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.97

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