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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.30, 757.26 and 392.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.30, 757.26 and 392.01 is: 540.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.30 : 757.26 = 392.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.30/757.26 = 392.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.30x = 757.26 × 392.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.30x = 296,853.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,853.49/549.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.42

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