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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.41, 758.33 and 316.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.41, 758.33 and 316.61 is: 437.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.41 : 758.33 = 316.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.41/758.33 = 316.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.41x = 758.33 × 316.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.41x = 240,091.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,091.86/549.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.00

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