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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.36, 757.89 and 363.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.36, 757.89 and 363.06 is: 500.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.36 : 757.89 = 363.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.36/757.89 = 363.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.36x = 757.89 × 363.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.36x = 275,159.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,159.54/549.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.87

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