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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.05, 757.70 and 339.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.05, 757.70 and 339.18 is: 468.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.05 : 757.70 = 339.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.05/757.70 = 339.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.05x = 757.70 × 339.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.05x = 256,996.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,996.91/549.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.07

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