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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.53, 758.49 and 339.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.53, 758.49 and 339.88 is: 469.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.53 : 758.49 = 339.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.53/758.49 = 339.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.53x = 758.49 × 339.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.53x = 257,795.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,795.58/549.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.12

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