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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.36, 758.02 and 316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.36, 758.02 and 316.44 is: 436.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.36 : 758.02 = 316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.36/758.02 = 316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.36x = 758.02 × 316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.36x = 239,867.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,867.85/549.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.63

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