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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.98, 758.76 and 375.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.98, 758.76 and 375.48 is: 518.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.98 : 758.76 = 375.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.98/758.76 = 375.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.98x = 758.76 × 375.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.98x = 284,899.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,899.20/549.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.02

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