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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.44, 757.88 and 418.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.44, 757.88 and 418.16 is: 576.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.44 : 757.88 = 418.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.44/757.88 = 418.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.44x = 757.88 × 418.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.44x = 316,915.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,915.10/549.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.80

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