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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.52, 758.42 and 316.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.52, 758.42 and 316.60 is: 436.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.52 : 758.42 = 316.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.52/758.42 = 316.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.52x = 758.42 × 316.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.52x = 240,115.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,115.77/549.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.96

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