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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.60, 757.89 and 362.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.60, 757.89 and 362.89 is: 500.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.60 : 757.89 = 362.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.60/757.89 = 362.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.60x = 757.89 × 362.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.60x = 275,031.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,031.65/549.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.42

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