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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549, 758.26 and 364.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549, 758.26 and 364.68 is: 503.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549 : 758.26 = 364.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549/758.26 = 364.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549x = 758.26 × 364.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549x = 276,522.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,522.26/549
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.68

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