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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.38, 758.26 and 372.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.38, 758.26 and 372.70 is: 514.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.38 : 758.26 = 372.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.38/758.26 = 372.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.38x = 758.26 × 372.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.38x = 282,603.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,603.50/549.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.40

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