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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.11, 757.57 and 352.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.11, 757.57 and 352.73 is: 486.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.11 : 757.57 = 352.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.11/757.57 = 352.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.11x = 757.57 × 352.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.11x = 267,217.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,217.67/549.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.64

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