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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.12, 757.69 and 383.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.12, 757.69 and 383.27 is: 528.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.12 : 757.69 = 383.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.12/757.69 = 383.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.12x = 757.69 × 383.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.12x = 290,400.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,400.78/549.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.85

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