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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.64, 758.48 and 316.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.64, 758.48 and 316.76 is: 437.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.64 : 758.48 = 316.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.64/758.48 = 316.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.64x = 758.48 × 316.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.64x = 240,256.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,256.12/549.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.12

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