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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.75, 758.94 and 363.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.75, 758.94 and 363.54 is: 501.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.75 : 758.94 = 363.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.75/758.94 = 363.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.75x = 758.94 × 363.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.75x = 275,905.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,905.05/549.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.87

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