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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.07, 756.43 and 383.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.07, 756.43 and 383.02 is: 527.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.07 : 756.43 = 383.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.07/756.43 = 383.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.07x = 756.43 × 383.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.07x = 289,727.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,727.82/549.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.67

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