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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.65, 757.90 and 418.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.65, 757.90 and 418.97 is: 577.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.65 : 757.90 = 418.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.65/757.90 = 418.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.65x = 757.90 × 418.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.65x = 317,537.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,537.36/549.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.71

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