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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.73, 758.72 and 410.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.73, 758.72 and 410.54 is: 566.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.73 : 758.72 = 410.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.73/758.72 = 410.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.73x = 758.72 × 410.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.73x = 311,487.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,487.83/549.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.62

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