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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.17, 757.72 and 313.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.17, 757.72 and 313.13 is: 432.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.17 : 757.72 = 313.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.17/757.72 = 313.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.17x = 757.72 × 313.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.17x = 237,264.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,264.86/549.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.04

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