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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.05, 758.03 and 383.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.05, 758.03 and 383.54 is: 529.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.05 : 758.03 = 383.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.05/758.03 = 383.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.05x = 758.03 × 383.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.05x = 290,729.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,729.12/549.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.52

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