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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.03, 756.36 and 382.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.03, 756.36 and 382.94 is: 527.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.03 : 756.36 = 382.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.03/756.36 = 382.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.03x = 756.36 × 382.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.03x = 289,640.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,640.50/549.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.55

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