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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.09, 757.62 and 316.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.09, 757.62 and 316.22 is: 436.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.09 : 757.62 = 316.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.09/757.62 = 316.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.09x = 757.62 × 316.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.09x = 239,570.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,570.81/549.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.31

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