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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.81, 759.15 and 431.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.81, 759.15 and 431.60 is: 595.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.81 : 759.15 = 431.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.81/759.15 = 431.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.81x = 759.15 × 431.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.81x = 327,645.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,645.34/549.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.92

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