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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.05, 757.58 and 399.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.05, 757.58 and 399.91 is: 551.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.05 : 757.58 = 399.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.05/757.58 = 399.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.05x = 757.58 × 399.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.05x = 302,963.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,963.82/549.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.80

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