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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.74, 758.81 and 317.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.74, 758.81 and 317.02 is: 437.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.74 : 758.81 = 317.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.74/758.81 = 317.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.74x = 758.81 × 317.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.74x = 240,557.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,557.95/549.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.58

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