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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.29, 757.68 and 418.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.29, 757.68 and 418.07 is: 576.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.29 : 757.68 = 418.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.29/757.68 = 418.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.29x = 757.68 × 418.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.29x = 316,763.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,763.28/549.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.68

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