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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.09, 757.76 and 313.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.09, 757.76 and 313.07 is: 432.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.09 : 757.76 = 313.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.09/757.76 = 313.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.09x = 757.76 × 313.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.09x = 237,233.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,233.30/549.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.05

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