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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.15, 757.88 and 313.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.15, 757.88 and 313.11 is: 432.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.15 : 757.88 = 313.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.15/757.88 = 313.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.15x = 757.88 × 313.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.15x = 237,298.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,298.24/549.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.12

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