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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.94, 758.92 and 375.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.94, 758.92 and 375.34 is: 517.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.94 : 758.92 = 375.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.94/758.92 = 375.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.94x = 758.92 × 375.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.94x = 284,849.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,849.24/549.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.97

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