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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.71, 758.53 and 363.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.71, 758.53 and 363.56 is: 501.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.71 : 758.53 = 363.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.71/758.53 = 363.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.71x = 758.53 × 363.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.71x = 275,771.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,771.17/549.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.67

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