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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.64, 758.52 and 316.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.64, 758.52 and 316.75 is: 437.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.64 : 758.52 = 316.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.64/758.52 = 316.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.64x = 758.52 × 316.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.64x = 240,261.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,261.21/549.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.12

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