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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.17, 757.01 and 371.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.17, 757.01 and 371.78 is: 512.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.17 : 757.01 = 371.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.17/757.01 = 371.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.17x = 757.01 × 371.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.17x = 281,441.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,441.18/549.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.48

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