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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.53, 758.16 and 409.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.53, 758.16 and 409.76 is: 565.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.53 : 758.16 = 409.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.53/758.16 = 409.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.53x = 758.16 × 409.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.53x = 310,662.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,662.69/549.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.32

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