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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.70, 758.36 and 363.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.70, 758.36 and 363.28 is: 501.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.70 : 758.36 = 363.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.70/758.36 = 363.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.70x = 758.36 × 363.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.70x = 275,497.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,497.02/549.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.18

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