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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.69, 758.47 and 339.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.69, 758.47 and 339.90 is: 469.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.69 : 758.47 = 339.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.69/758.47 = 339.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.69x = 758.47 × 339.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.69x = 257,803.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,803.95/549.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.00

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