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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.31, 758.04 and 300.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.31, 758.04 and 300.64 is: 414.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.31 : 758.04 = 300.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.31/758.04 = 300.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.31x = 758.04 × 300.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.31x = 227,897.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,897.15/549.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.88

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