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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.91, 758.80 and 313.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.91, 758.80 and 313.82 is: 433.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.91 : 758.80 = 313.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.91/758.80 = 313.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.91x = 758.80 × 313.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.91x = 238,125.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,125.05/549.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.03

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