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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.03, 757.58 and 339.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.03, 757.58 and 339.26 is: 468.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.03 : 757.58 = 339.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.03/757.58 = 339.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.03x = 757.58 × 339.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.03x = 257,011.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,011.11/549.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.12

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