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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.72, 758.96 and 383.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.72, 758.96 and 383.84 is: 529.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.72 : 758.96 = 383.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.72/758.96 = 383.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.72x = 758.96 × 383.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.72x = 291,319.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,319.21/549.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.94

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