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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.28, 758.10 and 316.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.28, 758.10 and 316.54 is: 436.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.28 : 758.10 = 316.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.28/758.10 = 316.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.28x = 758.10 × 316.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.28x = 239,968.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,968.97/549.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.88

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