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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.74, 758.82 and 372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.74, 758.82 and 372.96 is: 514.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.74 : 758.82 = 372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.74/758.82 = 372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.74x = 758.82 × 372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.74x = 283,009.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,009.51/549.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.81

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