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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.98, 758.72 and 316.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.98, 758.72 and 316.97 is: 437.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.98 : 758.72 = 316.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.98/758.72 = 316.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.98x = 758.72 × 316.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.98x = 240,486.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,486.10/549.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.27

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