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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.44, 757.38 and 416.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.44, 757.38 and 416.68 is: 574.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.44 : 757.38 = 416.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.44/757.38 = 416.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.44x = 757.38 × 416.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.44x = 315,585.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,585.10/549.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.38

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