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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.88, 758.83 and 317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.88, 758.83 and 317 is: 437.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.88 : 758.83 = 317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.88/758.83 = 317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.88x = 758.83 × 317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.88x = 240,549.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,549.11/549.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.46

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