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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.22, 757.99 and 363.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.22, 757.99 and 363.10 is: 501.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.22 : 757.99 = 363.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.22/757.99 = 363.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.22x = 757.99 × 363.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.22x = 275,224.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,224.27/549.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.12

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