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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.12, 757.50 and 372.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.12, 757.50 and 372.09 is: 513.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.12 : 757.50 = 372.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.12/757.50 = 372.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.12x = 757.50 × 372.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.12x = 281,858.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,858.18/549.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.29

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