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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.88, 759.04 and 375.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.88, 759.04 and 375.32 is: 518.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.88 : 759.04 = 375.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.88/759.04 = 375.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.88x = 759.04 × 375.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.88x = 284,882.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,882.89/549.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.08

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