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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.06, 758.18 and 383.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.06, 758.18 and 383.61 is: 529.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.06 : 758.18 = 383.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.06/758.18 = 383.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.06x = 758.18 × 383.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.06x = 290,845.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,845.43/549.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.72

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