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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.13, 757.82 and 316.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.13, 757.82 and 316.25 is: 436.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.13 : 757.82 = 316.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.13/757.82 = 316.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.13x = 757.82 × 316.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.13x = 239,658.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,658.99/549.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.44

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