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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.30, 757.89 and 313.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.30, 757.89 and 313.26 is: 432.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.30 : 757.89 = 313.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.30/757.89 = 313.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.30x = 757.89 × 313.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.30x = 237,416.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,416.62/549.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.22

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