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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.74, 758.70 and 340.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.74, 758.70 and 340.05 is: 469.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.74 : 758.70 = 340.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.74/758.70 = 340.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.74x = 758.70 × 340.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.74x = 257,995.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,995.94/549.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.31

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