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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.33, 758.39 and 363.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.33, 758.39 and 363.13 is: 501.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.33 : 758.39 = 363.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.33/758.39 = 363.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.33x = 758.39 × 363.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.33x = 275,395.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,395.74/549.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.33

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