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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.53, 757.05 and 383.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.53, 757.05 and 383.44 is: 528.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.53 : 757.05 = 383.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.53/757.05 = 383.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.53x = 757.05 × 383.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.53x = 290,283.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,283.25/549.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.24

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