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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.41, 758.10 and 313.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.41, 758.10 and 313.32 is: 432.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.41 : 758.10 = 313.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.41/758.10 = 313.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.41x = 758.10 × 313.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.41x = 237,527.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,527.43/549.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.33

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