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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.72, 758.17 and 390.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.72, 758.17 and 390.13 is: 538.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.72 : 758.17 = 390.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.72/758.17 = 390.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.72x = 758.17 × 390.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.72x = 295,784.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,784.86/549.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.06

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