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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.14, 757.86 and 313.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.14, 757.86 and 313.03 is: 432.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.14 : 757.86 = 313.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.14/757.86 = 313.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.14x = 757.86 × 313.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.14x = 237,234.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,234.03/549.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.01

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