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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.32, 757.49 and 437.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.32, 757.49 and 437.13 is: 602.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.32 : 757.49 = 437.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.32/757.49 = 437.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.32x = 757.49 × 437.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.32x = 331,119.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,119.42/549.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.79

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