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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.11, 757.79 and 300.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.11, 757.79 and 300.44 is: 414.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.11 : 757.79 = 300.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.11/757.79 = 300.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.11x = 757.79 × 300.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.11x = 227,665.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,665.14/549.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.61

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