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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.42, 758.31 and 374.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.42, 758.31 and 374.82 is: 517.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.42 : 758.31 = 374.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.42/758.31 = 374.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.42x = 758.31 × 374.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.42x = 284,229.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,229.75/549.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.33

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