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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.76, 758.63 and 301.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.76, 758.63 and 301.08 is: 415.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.76 : 758.63 = 301.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.76/758.63 = 301.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.76x = 758.63 × 301.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.76x = 228,407.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,407.65/549.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.47

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