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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.12, 758.55 and 383.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.12, 758.55 and 383.25 is: 529.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.12 : 758.55 = 383.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.12/758.55 = 383.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.12x = 758.55 × 383.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.12x = 290,714.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,714.29/549.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.42

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