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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.96, 758.90 and 317.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.96, 758.90 and 317.08 is: 437.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.96 : 758.90 = 317.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.96/758.90 = 317.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.96x = 758.90 × 317.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.96x = 240,632.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,632.01/549.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.54

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