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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.41, 758.18 and 316.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.41, 758.18 and 316.53 is: 436.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.41 : 758.18 = 316.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.41/758.18 = 316.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.41x = 758.18 × 316.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.41x = 239,986.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,986.72/549.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.81

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