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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.97, 757.27 and 349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.97, 757.27 and 349.44 is: 482.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.97 : 757.27 = 349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.97/757.27 = 349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.97x = 757.27 × 349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.97x = 264,620.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,620.43/548.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.03

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