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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.75, 758.19 and 363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.75, 758.19 and 363.12 is: 500.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.75 : 758.19 = 363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.75/758.19 = 363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.75x = 758.19 × 363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.75x = 275,312.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,312.47/549.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.79

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