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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.10, 757.60 and 316.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.10, 757.60 and 316.23 is: 436.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.10 : 757.60 = 316.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.10/757.60 = 316.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.10x = 757.60 × 316.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.10x = 239,575.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,575.85/549.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.31

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