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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.67, 758.48 and 313.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.67, 758.48 and 313.61 is: 432.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.67 : 758.48 = 313.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.67/758.48 = 313.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.67x = 758.48 × 313.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.67x = 237,866.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,866.91/549.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.74

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