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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.74, 758.59 and 402.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.74, 758.59 and 402.41 is: 555.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.74 : 758.59 = 402.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.74/758.59 = 402.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.74x = 758.59 × 402.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.74x = 305,265.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,265.09/549.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.29

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