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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.18, 756.58 and 383.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.18, 756.58 and 383.09 is: 527.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.18 : 756.58 = 383.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.18/756.58 = 383.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.18x = 756.58 × 383.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.18x = 289,840.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,840.12/549.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.77

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