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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.45, 758.21 and 402.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.45, 758.21 and 402.71 is: 555.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.45 : 758.21 = 402.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.45/758.21 = 402.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.45x = 758.21 × 402.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.45x = 305,332.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,332.94/549.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.71

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