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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.28, 758.09 and 339.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.28, 758.09 and 339.39 is: 468.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.28 : 758.09 = 339.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.28/758.09 = 339.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.28x = 758.09 × 339.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.28x = 257,289.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,289.01/549.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.41

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