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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.09, 758.10 and 424.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.09, 758.10 and 424.53 is: 586.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.09 : 758.10 = 424.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.09/758.10 = 424.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.09x = 758.10 × 424.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.09x = 321,836.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,836.19/549.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.13

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