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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.90, 758.55 and 316.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.90, 758.55 and 316.86 is: 437.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.90 : 758.55 = 316.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.90/758.55 = 316.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.90x = 758.55 × 316.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.90x = 240,354.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,354.15/549.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.09

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