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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.12, 757.68 and 374.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.12, 757.68 and 374.40 is: 516.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.12 : 757.68 = 374.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.12/757.68 = 374.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.12x = 757.68 × 374.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.12x = 283,675.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,675.39/549.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.60

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