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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.37, 757.11 and 418.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.37, 757.11 and 418.15 is: 576.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.37 : 757.11 = 418.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.37/757.11 = 418.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.37x = 757.11 × 418.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.37x = 316,585.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,585.55/549.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.27

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