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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.62, 758.30 and 392.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.62, 758.30 and 392.12 is: 541.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.62 : 758.30 = 392.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.62/758.30 = 392.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.62x = 758.30 × 392.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.62x = 297,344.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,344.60/549.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.00

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