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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.71, 757.32 and 383.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.71, 757.32 and 383.63 is: 528.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.71 : 757.32 = 383.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.71/757.32 = 383.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.71x = 757.32 × 383.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.71x = 290,530.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,530.67/549.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.52

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