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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.18, 758.16 and 375.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.18, 758.16 and 375.03 is: 517.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.18 : 758.16 = 375.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.18/758.16 = 375.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.18x = 758.16 × 375.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.18x = 284,332.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,332.74/549.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.74

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