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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.56, 757.11 and 383.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.56, 757.11 and 383.48 is: 528.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.56 : 757.11 = 383.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.56/757.11 = 383.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.56x = 757.11 × 383.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.56x = 290,333.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,333.29/549.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.30

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