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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.16, 757.98 and 352.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.16, 757.98 and 352.84 is: 487.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.16 : 757.98 = 352.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.16/757.98 = 352.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.16x = 757.98 × 352.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.16x = 267,445.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,445.66/549.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.01

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