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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.35, 757.51 and 416.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.35, 757.51 and 416.82 is: 574.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.35 : 757.51 = 416.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.35/757.51 = 416.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.35x = 757.51 × 416.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.35x = 315,743.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,743.00/549.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.75

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