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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.32, 758.08 and 300.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.32, 758.08 and 300.66 is: 414.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.32 : 758.08 = 300.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.32/758.08 = 300.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.32x = 758.08 × 300.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.32x = 227,924.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,924.33/549.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.92

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