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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.75, 758.25 and 383.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.75, 758.25 and 383.97 is: 529.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.75 : 758.25 = 383.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.75/758.25 = 383.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.75x = 758.25 × 383.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.75x = 291,145.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,145.25/549.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.60

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