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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.20, 757.51 and 381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.20, 757.51 and 381.24 is: 525.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.20 : 757.51 = 381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.20/757.51 = 381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.20x = 757.51 × 381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.20x = 288,792.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,792.16/549.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.84

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