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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.60, 758.08 and 383.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.60, 758.08 and 383.52 is: 529.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.60 : 758.08 = 383.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.60/758.08 = 383.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.60x = 758.08 × 383.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.60x = 290,738.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,738.84/549.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.00

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