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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.22, 758.10 and 362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.22, 758.10 and 362.88 is: 500.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.22 : 758.10 = 362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.22/758.10 = 362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.22x = 758.10 × 362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.22x = 275,095.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,095.54/549.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.88

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