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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.68, 758.68 and 363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.68, 758.68 and 363.48 is: 501.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.68 : 758.68 = 363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.68/758.68 = 363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.68x = 758.68 × 363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.68x = 275,765.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,765.01/549.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.68

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