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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.92, 758.80 and 317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.92, 758.80 and 317 is: 437.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.92 : 758.80 = 317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.92/758.80 = 317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.92x = 758.80 × 317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.92x = 240,539.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,539.60/549.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.41

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