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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.27, 758.03 and 432.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.27, 758.03 and 432.63 is: 597.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.27 : 758.03 = 432.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.27/758.03 = 432.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.27x = 758.03 × 432.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.27x = 327,944.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,944.36/549.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.05

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