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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.04, 756.60 and 362.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.04, 756.60 and 362.32 is: 499.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.04 : 756.60 = 362.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.04/756.60 = 362.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.04x = 756.60 × 362.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.04x = 274,131.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,131.31/549.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.29

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