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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.61, 758.46 and 316.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.61, 758.46 and 316.74 is: 437.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.61 : 758.46 = 316.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.61/758.46 = 316.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.61x = 758.46 × 316.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.61x = 240,234.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,234.62/549.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.10

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