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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.12, 757.68 and 342

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.12, 757.68 and 342 is: 471.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.12 : 757.68 = 342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.12/757.68 = 342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.12x = 757.68 × 342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.12x = 259,126.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,126.56/549.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.89

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