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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.16, 755.58 and 417.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.16, 755.58 and 417.40 is: 574.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.16 : 755.58 = 417.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.16/755.58 = 417.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.16x = 755.58 × 417.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.16x = 315,379.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,379.09/549.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.29

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