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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.84, 757.80 and 410.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.84, 757.80 and 410.16 is: 565.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.84 : 757.80 = 410.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.84/757.80 = 410.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.84x = 757.80 × 410.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.84x = 310,819.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,819.25/549.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.29

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